Gina Hinojosa's victory in Texas governor's race a historic shift for the state

Democrat Gina Hinojosa has won the Texas governor's race, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and ending more than 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. Hinojosa is scheduled to hold her first press conference as governor-elect.

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National story. 94 articles from 54 sources. 52 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated 2h ago.

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Left

17 sources
Texas TribuneLean Left· 18h ago

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

BloombergLean Left· 1d ago

Talarico, Hinojosa Wins in Texas Should Chasten MAGA Republicans

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

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

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

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

TimeLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Gina Hinojosa Ousts Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas, Ending Decades of Republican Leadership

Center

25 sources
The HillCenter· 2h ago

Watch live: Hinojosa speaks after midterm win against Abbott

Ran by 5 outlets· CW 39 Houston, KTSM 9 News, +3 more
CW 39 HoustonCenter· 2h ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· 3h ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference

My High PlainsCenter· 3h ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference

Valley CentralCenter· 3h ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference

KXAN AustinCenter· 4h ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference

Fox7 AustinCenter· 4h ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first post-election news conference in Austin

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 16h ago

New TX Gov.-elect Hinojosa to hold first press conference after historic victory

FOX 4 DallasCenter· 19h ago

Gina Hinojosa's policies: Key things she hopes to accomplish as Texas governor

Right

10 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Richmond Times-Dispatch, Billings Gazette
Richmond Times-DispatchLean Right· 1d ago

Trump calls Abbott a 'RINO' after Democrat flips Texas governor seat

Billings GazetteLean Right· 1d ago

Trump calls Abbott a 'RINO' after Democrat flips Texas governor seat

Breitbart NewsRight· 1d ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Concedes Race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa

Ran by 2 outlets· Billings Gazette, Richmond Times-Dispatch
Billings GazetteLean Right· 1d ago

Gina Hinojosa makes history as first Latina governor of Texas

Richmond Times-DispatchLean Right· 1d ago

Gina Hinojosa makes history as first Latina governor of Texas

Ran by 2 outlets· Blaze Media, Conservative Review
Blaze MediaRight· 1d ago

Gov. Abbott ousted by open-borders radical Gina Hinojosa

Conservative ReviewRight· 1d ago

Gov. Abbott ousted by open-borders radical Gina Hinojosa

The Daily SignalRight· 1d ago

Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, Ending GOP’s Long Hold on Office

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3 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

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

The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 1d ago

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

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The story so far

4 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 4Only center coverage:Republican lawmaker suggests Abbott strip governor's emergency powers before Hinojosa takes office
  4. Nov 5Only center coverage:Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to hold first press conference

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