Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott, becomes Texas' first Latina governor

politicsNov 4, 202613719,146

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race, handing Democrats control of the governor's office after 32 years of Republican rule. State Representative Gina Hinojosa will be the state's first Latina governor and is projected to serve a four-year term overseeing Texas's executive branch. Multiple outlets and Hinojosa's campaign reported that Greg Abbott called to concede and congratulate her. The result was widely described as a stunning midterm upset that also shifted the partisan control of Texas's top statewide office. Hinojosa's victory follows projections that she topped a three-term Republican incumbent, marking a major partisan and historic milestone for the state.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Greg Abbott concedes and says he called Gina to congratulate her!

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One Liberal Citizen364

I honestly just wish Mitch McConnell was alive to see this 🤣

Colin Robinson61

insane. glad i lived this long

Arriadna 🇺🇸🗽🌻54

He destroyed Texas in those 12 years. Good riddance!

Andrew36

I think of the families in Uvalde, TX whenever I see him. His callousness was outrageous.

Wild E. Coyote24

I don't live in Texas, but this feels fantastic.

Little blue dot23

I am literally in tears. What a beautiful day!

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Slug 🐛 VTuber81

Y'all might not understand how big this is. He has been a fixture for over a decade. He has fucked up SO many people's lives, including mine. I hate this motherfucker with everything I am and seeing him suck this L is pure catharsis. Get absolutely FUCKED Greg. It isn't a second tree, but it'll do.

eric van allen16

vibrating at frequencies that are shattering my windows bsky.app/profile/atru...

Bright Light Bright Light14

Now call a taxi and fuck off

🇲🇽🕷️rustbelt rebel🕷️🇲🇽7

A great moment in anti fascist history.

Fancy Pants 🎩6

For years I have been saying election day should be a holiday but also the day after should be.

Rich Latta4

get them wheels in motion brudda

JRock $15/$3604

This motherfucker said "you all" instead of y'all. Now we're helping you out. Get the fuck outta here!!!!

Jer2

It’s a good sign that republicans are conceding races they lost instead of going the election denialism route

Ian Elliott (he/they)🤘🌈🎲2

This will be my favorite video for the foreseeable future.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

BREAKING: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called Democrat Gina Hinojosa to concede the governor’s race, according to Hinojosa’s campaign. Hinojosa has defeated Abbott to become the next governor of Texas.

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Prius Driving Liberal53

I just yelled out loud. This is incredible!

Mother Nature Strikes Back!29

musk can start to worry now. trump cannot pardon him on any state charges.

commonsense22.bsky.social28

This is unbelievable! Who would have ever thought I'm flabbergasted!

Middlerage24

Blue TEXAS! Is my favorite TEXAS!

Driver921

Republicans have LOST Texas, for good. BWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

1treehill15

Senator Talarico and Governor Hinojosa. Well done Texas!

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Jason30

First Latina governor AND the first Democrat since the 90s. LET'S FUCKING GO!!

Pete Woods, Turkey20

Having lived in Texas for 5 years I cannot adequately express how huge this is.

new roses 🌹🎸15

Your midas touch on the Chevy door🚙 November flush and her flannel cure🍁

𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℍ𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕠𝕗 ℂ𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕒 ℙ𝕠𝕕𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕥11

GREAT SHOT, KID! THAT WAS ONE-IN-A-MILLION!!

Edward Perez9

I don’t know how to stack up these accolades: - Woman - First Hispanic Governor of TX - First Democrat to be TX governor in 36 years Gina Hinojosa, you are 🔥🔥🔥

DJ2

YES!!!!! Texas fkn did it!!! Dems, keep showing up!

Heather Levy 🌈2

I’m so happy for my Texas friends. Gives me hope for Oklahoma.

AJ ➡ in DD2 hell2

oh my god its actually happening

Cinnamon Toast Cunt2

I just fell off the couch

Taniel

@taniel.bsky.social

Wild, wild, wild in Texas. Democrats have won the governorship and Senate race in Texas. Talarico is going to the Senate, and Hinojosa will be governor.

16684h ago

Taniel464

folks, could Democrats win the Texas trifecta...?

Mary17

So many people, so many years, have fought for this.

ProgAlaskan4

There are few people I'm happier to dump out of office than that smug piece of shit Greg Abbott. Bet he's surprised as hell. Good riddance.

Zaggs3

And yet my state of Florida stays red. JFC.

Personne1

Looks like they may win every statewide office.

weekendoasis.bsky.social1

Wild in Ks, SC, Iowa, and Nebraska, too!

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Valerie Valkyrie5

the dem AG candidate is leading as well

Sarah should go4

The day we lost Roe v. Wade, I was driving through rural Texas to Louisiana, and the sun was setting, and I was suddenly filled with rage like, "This is beautiful countryside. We cannot let these awful people have all these beautiful places."

🚲5🇵🇸3

Look at Texas copying off their neighbor

Brooke2

This is absolutely incredible!! Democratic Senator and Governor in TEXAS!! 💙 🎉💙🙏

Dr Lena H2

I just shrieked so loud it echoed in the mountains—very “hills are alive with the sound of music!”

CNN

@cnn.com

Democrat Gina Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor of Texas, CNN projects, ending the more than three-decade Republican hold on the seat. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4838bUL

9044h ago

@DarthChipper12

Ann Richards just let out a huge woo hoo in Heaven

Dunkster3

Way past time for the Latinos to be represented! Gina Hinojosa will be a Governor for all Texans!!

Deborah Lian2

Holy cats. A Latina in TX, a Doctor in OH, a Black woman in GA and a Native American in NM. Turns out there is only so much we'll take. SHE/HER, thank you very much.

The Teasel1

In the UK we would not even mention her heritage…. We just mention her qualities ….. USA you are a horrible country which needs to grow up fast as you drag the rest of the world down with your inherent racism!!!!

Ally Raymond1

The Great MAGA Shellacing is taking place in real-time! 💙✊️

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Hoarse Whisperer461

Texas goes blue. Words I thought I’d never type. Hinojosa and Talarico both win by resounding margins.

Joanne Freeman219

WOW!! Abbott is out in Texas! Texas went Democratic! Man!!

K.C. Mead-Brewer21

grateful tears are literally pouring down my face, my voice is pure muck for love of my Texas family tonight

Mr. Lucky7

Listen… we can have POTUS AOC in 2028 if dems play their cards right the next 2 years.

JRT GRN6

Add a pic of Greg Abbott to the ofrenda

Henning K. Andersen 5

Den demokratiske stat Texas. Ville svare til det højreorienterede Nordkorea. #usapol

Vitsy144

Knowing how much disgust this is bringing that dork Miller will sustain me for eternity.

Matt Fulton4

Trump nuked Texas Republicans before Pickaxe Mountain.

haunted tacos, please3

Rio Grande Valley in the governor’s mansion. No lo puedo creer. *cries in Tex-Mex*

Janet Johnsonville 🎭🇬🇭3

I am VERY shocked about this. S H O C K E D.

Admirable Women

@admirablewomen.bsky.social

Wow! Congratulations to Gina Hinojosa! 😘 Hinojosa will be the next governor of Texas. She is the first Latina governor in Texas history and the third Latina governor in U.S. history. #Historic

A color photograph of Gina Hinojosa, the historic Democratic politician elected as the first Latina Governor of Texas. Captured from the chest up, she faces the camera directly with a poised, centered pose. She has a warm, subtle smile and a confident, approachable expression. Her long, wavy brunette hair is parted down the middle and flows gently past her shoulders, framing her face. She is dressed in a vibrant, royal blue button-down shirt featuring double chest pockets with buttons. The setting is outdoors during the golden hour, with soft, warm sunlight illuminating the scene from behind. The background shows a beautifully blurred park or streetscape with warm bokeh lights and a hint of a metallic structure or trash bin on the left. The composition is clean and focused entirely on her, establishing a mood of optimism, leadership, and historic significance as a trailblazer in Texas politics.

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Nova5

Ann Richards and Molly Ivins just popped a magnum of bubbly …

Denis2

Gina is a million times better person than Abbott!

Terre2

Absolutely! Congratulations Governor Hinojosa. Let women lead, we’ve seen the alternative and it’s a pathetic excuse for morality, decency and integrity. In this country and world we need competent, compassionate, courageous, intelligent and moral leadership and institutions. We need women!

Tavril 🌱📚💙📽️2

omg Abbott went down! I'm so bummed about Angie Nixon, but this restores some of my faith in humanity.

FTPatriarchy1

Finally, Texas might not be a dumpster fire after this. Go Texans! No more codependent relationship for you.

millerfilm1

THIS is the race I was most surprised by. Hinojosa absolutely TROUNCED Abbott!

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Acid Rain7

This is arguably one of the most critical and impressive wins. Congrats Guv'nor.

Susan6

Congratulations to the next Governor of Texas..

MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻4

I haven't been this happy in years! 🎊👏

kota ⭔2

what are you talking about. texas? the mexican republic? never had a latina. guys i think america may be cooked

Phil Lewis

@phillewis.bsky.social

Democrat Gina Hinojosa is projected to defeat Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, becoming the Lone Star State’s first Democratic governor in three decades

7714h ago

Kat Stuart4

Walking home in Boston wanting to cry. So happy for Texas!!!

knightingael.bsky.social4

Wait..... Texans actually finally learned their lesson? I read this correctly, right?

nichellethoma.bsky.social3

After low IQ W, moron Rick Perry and POS hotwheels it’s about damn time Texas took out the trash.

progressivepeter.bsky.social1

I hope she and Talarico hold a press conference to announce that they'll impose Sharia law, socialism and a sex-transition doctor in every grade school on day 1. 😆😂

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Anna Gifty40

MI GENTE LATINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I TOLD Y'ALL)

Frank Bajak17

Texas gets its first Latina governor. Keisha Lance Bottoms (GA) becomes the first Black woman elected to the office and Deb Haaland (NM) the first Native American woman. A refreshing trend. We could have saved ourselves a lot of grief by electing a woman U.S. president when we had the chance.

🗣️ PaRappa Thee Yappa™ [of #BeehBC]8

Three DECADES we've been suffering—3/4 of my life! TURN TEXAS AROUND HINOJOSA!

Jack the Cowardly Lion5

THIS will echo for decades

Kindra Cotton2

Is Texas FINALLY on the right side of history?! Where is Wendy Davis?! LOL. 😂

Jasnah Kholin2

Is Texas blue?? My goodness! Way to go. Also shout out to Stacey Abrams and Beto!

Mark Chadbourn

@chadbourn.bsky.social

Abbott defeated. Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor. First Latina governor of Texas and not even close. A rout. Huge.

7074h ago

Mark Chadbourn171

That looks like the Senate in the bag.

Renee Babcock7

Abbott has had a major, direct negative impact on my day job with how much he has muddled with higher ed.

Deb6

Ohio has elected its first Democratic female Governor!

Birdergal 💙💛🌊4

Ted Cruz is having a tequila about now.

Rikki-Lea3

Such good news. Today has restored my faith in humanity.

Small World-Big adventure3

Good riddance to another incompetent toxic fascist Maga moron.

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Deborah Leão 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸89

uma governadora negra na Georgia uma governadora indígena no Novo México uma governadora latina no Texas

Grudgie the Wail52

Holy shit that rules full blown blexas giving me a blorgasm

James Mac, CEO of ANTIFA™️5

This is pretty fucking awesome.

Sam Vimes3

A Latina Democrat is now Governor of Texas. Incredible. Wishing her all the success she deserves.

Mlle_Lynda2

She's from Texas I can tell by the way 🎶

Everton LULA DA SILVA2

Bolão de pra qual estado os golpistas fugitivos vão se mudar.

CusCusBcn2

Això és gros, gros. Texas, demòcrata.

Testemunha Exausta da História2

O meu desejo por menos gnt feia na política sendo atendido

Amanda Litman

@amandalitman.bsky.social

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa -- monumental. Absolutely deserved. SO so so many people worked their asses off for decades for this -- and so many doubted her. What a win.

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Dominique Baker201

NBC SAYS ABBOTT JUST CONCEDED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE NOT PROJECTED THE WINNER YET

lake effect kid6

I had the incredible honor and privilege of meeting Cecile Richards when I was in law school and spending time talking with her in a small group of students who organized to support abortion rights, and we used to talk about retaking Texas like it was impossible. She'd be so fucking proud

19thnews

@19thnews.org

Democrat Gina Hinojosa is the next governor of Texas, defeating incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. It’s a stunning upset by Hinojosa, a state legislator who will become the first Latina to hold the state’s top job. https://bit.ly/4ini5Xh

"Group of individuals walking outdoors, with one person in front clapping joyfully. Text reads: 'Election 2026. Historic Win. Gina Hinojosa will make history as Texas’ first Latina governor. The Democrat pulled off a historic upset in deep-red Texas following the most competitive governor’s race the state has seen in years.'

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin152

Never in my lifetime did I think we would see this. I thought Ann Richards was it.

ChiliDishGambino6

Greg Abbott losing early enough for east coasters to go to bed happy is the nicest thing hes ever done

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican, NBC News projects, wresting control of the red-state governorship from Republicans for the first time since 1995.

3824h ago

fwroregon.bsky.social1

This was my absolute surprise of the night. Go Blue!

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Anna Merlan 154

Holy God in heaven now THAT is a sweep

Susan Rinkunas69

Abortion reporter midterms thread: 😲 Gina Hinojosa’s shock win means any abortion restrictions will get vetoed. (Yes, there are more things Texas Republicans want to ban)

Shawn Connery 8

i cannot fucking believe that asshole abbott is finally out

Summer Whitesell6

Holy mother forking shirtballs...That's a year before I graduated high school. I was 16 years old the last time Texas had a Democratic governor. Wild!

jes6

Someone started singing Wrecking Ball at karaoke when read this this.

Hoarse Whisperer

@therealhoarse.bsky.social

MSNOW reporting that Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called Democrat Gina Hinojosa to concede. Hinojosa headquarters erupts into reverie. Y’all, this is *moving* stuff.

4784h ago

James Lyden4

Gonna raise a glass to Molly Ivins and Ann and Cecile Richards

Annie G3

Hell froze over. TX is blue!

Anonymous

@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott to win the Texas governorship, law and order can finally be restored in the lone star state. #USElection #Midterms 🎉

3383h ago

MMorden 🇨🇦4

Yes - IMO the first thing is to get rid of those oppressive anti- abortion laws. Like first day in office, write an executive order and deep six them.

The Contrarian

@contrariannews.org

MAJOR WIN: Democrat Gina Hinojosa is set to defeat Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas's gubernatorial race, flipping the governor's office blue for the first time since 1990. Hinojosa, a state representative from Austin, will be the first Latina governor of Texas. Greg Abbott concedes.

3304h ago

The Contrarian39

Gina spoke with us about her campaign to turn Texas blue:

Stephanie3

Ann Richards would be so proud.

Ole Danielson1

Texas-I remember your face from long ago, it is good to see it smiling again.

Megan Menchaca

@meganmenchaca.bsky.social

BREAKING: Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott confirms that he called Democrat Gina Hinojosa to concede in the Texas governor's race, @texastribune.org reports. www.texastribune.org/2026/11/03/t...

2544h ago

Aquma6

na na na na, na na na na, hey ey ey....

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Schnorkles O'Bork503

There is a level of loss, even in competitive authoritarianism, that you cannot actually.. well, steal.

Megan Menchaca20

Here's what incumbent Democrat Texas governor Gina Hinojosa campaigned on: - Ending the STAAR, the state's standardized test - Stopping state takeovers of school districts - Ending the $1 billion school "voucher scam" - Replacing TEA Commissioner Mike Morath

hilzoy18

I am so happy right now.

kerrence16

this feels like a dream

Olivier Simard-Casanova3

Même le poste de gouverneur du Texas bascule chez les démocrates 🤯 C’est un bain de sang catastrophique pour les républicains.

Feena van3

Get fucked greg abbot. That tree should Finshed the job

Oz2

rest in piss dude, they're scrambling to make statements right now because TX hasn't added TRAVIS COUNTY to the overall tally. that's *Austin* this is about to get SO much worse for them.

Andrew Bellware2

Wait. I didn't even know this was on the table! There have been a lot of women winning which gives my cold dark heart some hope for the world.

Rolling Stone

@rollingstone.com

PROJECTION ☑️ Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Republican Greg Abbott in the Texas Governor race. She will be the first Latina to serve as governor of Texas. State-by-state guide: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...