Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result
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Greg Abbott in stunning result NBC NewsTexas election results live: Abbott concedes to Hinojosa, NBC News projects Talarico wins Senate race NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthTexas Election Day Updates: James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa take early leads Houston ChronicleAbbott vs.
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NBC News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win Texas' race for governor, unseating Republican Gov.
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Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.
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Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton NBC NewsMidterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats flip South Carolina Senate seat, projected to win House
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Gina Hinojosa has defeated Texas Gov.
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Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican, NBC News projects, wresting control of the red-state governorship from Republicans for the first time since 1995.
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Moderate Republican voter in Texas says he voted mostly for Democrats down the ballot.
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NBC News' Gadi Schwartz sits down with a moderate Republican voter in Arlington, Texas, who says he voted for Democrats, including James Talarico for Senate and Rep.
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**Summary:** Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats incumbent Governor Greg Abbott by a stunning margin in key Texas counties, marking the first time a Republican governor has been ousted from office. **Why It Matters:** This victory is significant as it represents a major shift in political dynamics in Texas and could potentially influence future elections across the
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