Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas’ 1st Democratic governor in decades

Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and ending over 30 years of Republican control of the office. Before Hinojosa takes office, some Republican lawmakers have called on Abbott to limit the governor's powers. At her first press conference following the election, Hinojosa announced her transition team and stated she would pursue a bipartisan approach to governing.

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Nov 2Hinojosa edges past Abbott in latest Texas governor race poll
  2. Nov 3Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in historic Texas governor's race
  3. Nov 4Republican lawmaker suggests Abbott strip governor's emergency powers before Hinojosa takes office
  4. Nov 5Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference
  5. Nov 6Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration

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Last development · Nov 6 — Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 5d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' 1st Democratic governor in decades

Texas TribuneLean Left· 6d ago

Rio Grande Valley celebrates daughter Gina Hinojosa’s historic gubernatorial win

BloombergLean Left· 6d ago

Talarico, Hinojosa Wins in Texas Should Chasten MAGA Republicans

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Governor upsets across US: Democrat defeats Texas Governor Abbott; Bottoms, Haaland, Crowley make history

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Governor upsets across U.S.: Democrat defeats Texas Governor Abbott; Bottoms, Haaland, Crowley make history

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 5d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas’ 1st Democratic governor in decades

NewsweekCenter· 5d ago

GOP Lawmaker Seeks Limits on Texas Governor Before Hinojosa Takes Office

Fox7 AustinCenter· 5d ago

2026 Election: Political remodeling underway at Texas Capitol with promises, potential roadblocks

‘Now the fun part starts’: Gina Hinojosa begins transition into governorship

Border ReportCenter· 5d ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduces transition team, promises bipartisanship

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Tyler Morning TelegraphLean Right· 3d ago

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges bipartisan administration

TownhallRight· 4d ago

This Is What Texas Republicans Are Doing Before Gina Hinojosa Takes Office

TribliveLean Right· 5d ago

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas’ first Democratic governor in decades

MyNorthwestLean Right· 5d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas’ 1st Democratic governor in decades

Just the NewsLean Right· 5d ago

Texas Governor-elect Hinojosa announces bipartisan transition team

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The GuardianLean Left· 6d ago

‘A win the size of Texas’: Democrats celebrate shrinking Republican dominance in a big state

The GuardianLean Left· 6d ago

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 6d ago

Texas Turns Blue: How James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa Broke Dems’ Three-Decade Losing Streak

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