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Politics · November 4, 2026

Abbott concedes to Hinojosa in Texas

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Democratic State Representative and civil rights attorney Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election. Abbott, who served three terms, conceded on Tuesday night after acknowledging he could not mathematically overcome Hinojosa's lead. This victory marks the first time a Democrat has won the Texas governorship since 1995 and makes Hinojosa the first Hispanic governor in the state's history. Hinojosa will also be the third woman to lead Texas, following Ann Richards and Miriam “Ma” Ferguson. The Associated Press called the race shortly after 9:15 p.m. CT, with later reports showing Hinojosa leading with approximately 54 to 56 percent of the vote.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race.
  • Greg Abbott conceded the election on Tuesday night.
  • Gina Hinojosa will be the first Hispanic governor of Texas.
  • This is the first Democratic victory in a Texas gubernatorial race since 1995.
  • Hinojosa is a Democratic state representative and civil rights attorney from Austin.
  • Abbott served 12 years as governor.
  • The Associated Press called the race for Hinojosa.

Reported by only some outlets

  • NBC News reported Hinojosa led with 56 percent of the vote compared to Abbott's 42 percent at approximately 9:30 p.m.
  • Newsweek reported Hinojosa won with 54 percent of the vote.
  • Hinojosa will be the third woman to serve as Texas governor, following Ann Richards and Miriam “Ma” Ferguson.
  • Abbott outspent Hinojosa by a margin of nearly eight-to-one according to Time, while Texas Tribune reported a four-to-one margin.
  • Abbott's campaign spent $281 million compared to Hinojosa’s $36.8 million in the final reporting period.
  • Hinojosa's victory gave Democrats control of a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010.
  • A University of Texas at Austin poll in August had shown Abbott leading by 5 points.
  • RealClear Polling averages in late October showed Abbott with a 3.4-point lead.

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