Hinojosa Defeats Abbott in Texas Governor Race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas governor's race on November 3, 2026, as Abbott conceded, ending Republican control of the office since 1995.
Who covered it: 25 US outlets, 7 international, 3 state media, 1 wire service.
Updated · Since 2026-10-31 · 69 articles and posts from 36 sources.
What happened
- In the last days before the Nov. 3 vote, Abbott and Hinojosa both campaigned across Texas. Abbott began 2026 with about $105 million, against $3 million to $4 million for Hinojosa, according to a professor quoted by Hindustan Times. San Antonio Report, Hindustan Times
- Final polls were close. The New York Times/Siena poll had Hinojosa ahead 48% to 47% and AtlasIntel had her ahead 49% to 48%, while other polls still showed Abbott leading. Hindustan Times, El País
- Hinojosa's campaign centered on affordability, public education and corporate influence. Her proposals included a one-time $1,500 payment to households from the state's Rainy Day Fund and a moratorium on data center approvals. Abbott said she would raise taxes and weaken border security. Texas Standard, San Antonio Report
- On Aug. 3 Abbott paused new data center connections to the grid and ordered an audit, and later paused environmental permits as well. Hinojosa called this "nothing more than an election year stunt" and promised a full moratorium until the Legislature acts. CNA (state media), Fortune
- Hinojosa defeated Abbott on Nov. 3, and Abbott conceded that night. Outlets reported she would be the first Latina governor and the first Democratic governor since Ann Richards. Reported margins varied with the share of votes counted, from roughly 57%-42% to 52.8%-45.7%. NPR, Anadolu Agency (state media), El País
- Outlets said Latino voters, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, swung back toward Democrats. They gave voter frustration over prices, immigration enforcement and the Iran war as reasons. The Valley's four counties had gone for Trump in 2024. Hindustan Times, Texas Public Radio
- After the loss, Trump said on Truth Social that Abbott would not have lost "if he hadn’t become a RINO in the last six months of his Political Life." The Texas Tribune noted that Trump had criticized Abbott's data center pause in August. The Hill
- Hinojosa promised to fire Education Commissioner Mike Morath, whose term ends at year's end. The Texas Tribune and Texas Monthly reported that state law limits how quickly takeovers can end and that her nominee would need two-thirds approval from the Republican-led Senate. Texas Monthly, Texas Tribune
- Within days, Republican Rep. Brian Harrison asked Abbott to call a special session to limit emergency powers before Hinojosa takes office. On Nov. 5 Hinojosa announced a transition team that includes former Republican Rep. Ernest Bailes and said she would lead a "bipartisan administration." NewsNation, KUT
- Texas Tribune and NewsNation reporting said Hinojosa criticized Operation Lone Star but had not laid out a plan for it. Trump said on Nov. 5 that he would secure the border himself if she did not continue his policy. NewsNation, Washington Times
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A Democratic wave and a populist upset
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These sources tell the story as a historic upset driven by national frustration with Trump, prices and the Iran war. They describe a populist campaign about affordability, schools and corruption that gained ground late.
“changing demographics and a steadily worsening political environment for Republicans across the country and in Texas”NBC News
“Hinojosa pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Texas political history.”Texas Monthly
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🔒 Latino voters return to Democrats
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🔒 A data center backlash and its market effects
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San Antonio Report · Abbott, Hinojosa make closing pitches to San Antonians in hard-fought Texas governor’s race original ↗
Shows: Two side-by-side photos: on the left, a gray-haired man in a navy blazer holds a microphone and gestures.
Caption: “Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, left, and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa, right, will both be back in San Antonio before Election Day.” Photo: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Report
Texas Standard · Gina Hinojosa cites affordability, support for public education in bid for Texas governor original ↗
Shows: A woman in a cream suit holds a microphone and raises one arm on a stage in a gym.
Caption: “Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa was seen as a long shot when she first launched her gubernatorial campaign challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. But in recent months, polls are showing the race tightening.” Photo: Leila Saidane / KUT News
Texas Standard · Texas Standard for Oct. 23, 2026: Gina Hinojosa makes her case for Texas governor original ↗
Shows: Blue-tinted graphic of an audio mixing board with faders and knobs, overlaid with white text reading 'TODAY ON'.
Photo: Illustration by Wells Dunbar/Texas Standard
KUT · Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What's at stake in the Texas governor’s race original ↗
Shows: Split image: an older man in a blue plaid jacket speaks into a microphone at left.
KUT · Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas’ race for governor original ↗
Shows: A woman with shoulder-length dark wavy hair, wearing a white blazer and necklace.
Fox News · Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor original ↗
Shows: A woman in a dark blazer holds a microphone and gestures with her other hand while speaking; behind her.
Caption: “Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee state Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during an education town hall at a local community center on October 10, 2026 in Cypress, Texas. (Danielle Villasana/Getty Images)”
Bloomberg · Democrat Gina Hinojosa Beats Texas Governor Abbott in Shock Win original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman in a white suit stands at a wooden podium with a microphone.
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa speaks during her election night watch party in Austin.” Photo: grapher: Joel Angel Juarez/Getty Images
NBC News · Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result original ↗
Shows: A woman in a navy blazer stands at a clear acrylic podium with a microphone.
Caption: “Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 26. San Antonio Express-News via Getty”
Texas Monthly · Gina Hinojosa’s Surprise Victory Over Greg Abbott Changes Everything in Texas original ↗
Shows: A black-and-white photo of a woman with shoulder-length dark hair holding a microphone.
Photo: Illustration by Texas Monthly; Hinojosa: Eric Gay/AP
Mother Jones · Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race in Political Earthquake original ↗
Shows: A woman in a white blazer claps before a banner reading 'Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor.'
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa at an election rally in Plano, Texas, October 2026.” Photo: Laura Brett/Sipa USA/AP
The Hill · Abbott concedes to Hinojosa in Texas original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman with a microphone stands at a podium with several mic stands.
CBS News · Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott original ↗
Shows: A woman in a tan blazer speaks outdoors with clasped hands.
NPR · Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott original ↗
Shows: A woman in a white blazer and jeans holds a microphone on a stage.
The Guardian (US) · Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman in a tan blazer clasps her hands in a crowd; behind her.
Caption: “Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, right, shares a laugh with supporters outside a polling place in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. Photograph: Ashley Landis/AP”
Washington Examiner · Gina Hinojosa ousts Greg Abbott for Texas governor original ↗
Shows: A woman in a tan blazer raises her hands before a crowd holding yellow signs reading 'Gina Hinojosa'.
Caption: “Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, center, is surrounded with supporters as she speaks to reporters outside a polling place in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)”
The New Republic · Blexas Is Finally Here original ↗
Shows: Two people stand on a dark stage with their joined hands raised.
Caption: “Democrat Senator-elect James Talarico and Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa”
Anadolu Agency (state media) · Texas Gov. Abbott concedes defeat to Democrat Gina Hinojosa original ↗
Shows: A gray-haired man in a dark jacket and light blue open-collar shirt speaks into a microphone.
NBC News · Full speech: Gina Hinojosa projected winner in Texas governor's race original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman in a white blazer stands at a microphone on a podium before a red, white.
RedState · Democrat Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, As Greg Abbott Loses Bid for Fourth Term original ↗
Shows: A woman in a white blazer with a small clip-on microphone stands at a microphone stand, looking to the side.
Caption: “AP Photo/Ashley Landis”
The Straits Times · US midterms: Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Governor Abbott in a stunning upset original ↗
Shows: A woman in a tan blazer raises her hands in a crowd holding yellow 'Save our Schools' signs.
Caption: “Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa’s win ends the Republican Party’s three-decade hold on the Texas governor’s office. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG”
RTÉ News · Democrat Hinojosa stuns Texas Governor Abbott in midterms original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman in a white jacket stands at a wooden podium with a microphone.
TheBlaze · Gov. Abbott ousted by open-borders radical Gina Hinojosa original ↗
Shows: A smiling man in a navy suit.
Texas Tribune · Greg Abbott lost because he became a RINO, Trump says original ↗
Shows: A man in a suit speaks at a podium with a red 'LET'S' sign.
Caption: “Gov. Greg Abbott concedes at his election night watch party at Speakeasy in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.” Photo: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
Breitbart · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Concedes Race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa original ↗
Shows: A gray-haired man in a blue suit and striped red tie stands at microphones.
Caption: “(INSET: Gina Hinojosa) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to supporters at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/ David J. Phillip)” Photo: David J. Phillip/AP, Annie Mulligan/AP
CGTN (state media) · Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseat Texas Governor Abbott original ↗
Shows: A graphic shows a blue-tinted globe with a gold crescent and blue ring, beside text reading "CGTN" and "LATEST NEWS".
El País · Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls off an upset in Texas to become the first Hispanic woman governor original ↗
Shows: A woman in a white suit waves while walking onto a stage before a large Texas flag.
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa greets supporters after winning the election this Tuesday. Ashley Landis (AP/LaPresse)”
Business Standard · AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US midterm election rout original ↗
Shows: Rows of blue network cables with black hook-and-loop ties run into patch panels.
Caption: “| Image: Bloomberg”
The Daily Beast · Trump Attacks Greg Abbott After Texas Election Loss original ↗
Shows: A gray-haired man in a dark jacket speaks into a microphone in the foreground.
The Straits Times · US midterms: Trump’s midterm drubbing demonstrates the power of data-centre opponents original ↗
Shows: A crowd in a room watches a large screen showing Senate results for Talarico at 58.3% and Paxton at 40.2%.
Caption: “In gubernatorial races in Texas and Georgia, Democrats who campaigned in part on a moratorium on data centre development won offices that the party had not held for decades. PHOTO: AFP”
NewsNation · What Texas' next governor has said about the border, illegal crossings original ↗
Shows: A woman with long dark wavy hair in a white jacket stands before a microphone.
HuffPost · New York Governor Calls Game On Greg Abbott With A Wicked Meme Callback original ↗
Shows: Split image: on the left, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair speaks at a microphone against blue; on the right.
RedState · President Trump Goes Off on Greg Abbott After Disastrous Texas Election original ↗
Shows: A standing man in a dark suit and blue tie leans down toward a seated man in a wheelchair.
Caption: “AP Photo/Evan Vucci”
CNA (state media) · Texas data centers face uncertain future after Hinojosa wins governor’s race original ↗
Shows: A woman in a beige blazer and jeans holds a microphone and points upward on a stage.
Caption: “Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa speaks at a rally, ahead of the midterm elections, in Austin, Texas, US, November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Segar”
The Daily Caller · Texans Elect Democrat Governor Who Vowed To Freeze Data Center Construction original ↗
Shows: A close-up of a dark-haired woman with red lipstick, looking to the side against a black background.
Fortune · Democrat wins will slow data center construction and force tech to the negotiating table after even Republican stronghold of Texas flips original ↗
Shows: A woman in a white blazer stands behind a wooden podium with a microphone.
RedState · Gina Hinojosa's Victory Could Spell Big Trouble for Texas Border Security original ↗
Shows: A woman with long dark wavy hair in a white blazer and gold pendant necklace stands at a microphone stand.
Caption: “AP Photo/Ashley Landis”
Texas Tribune · Gina Hinojosa won the governor’s race. What happens to Texas data centers now? original ↗
Caption: “Voters make their way in and out of the polling location in the Longview Community Center to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.” Photo: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune
Mexico News Daily · Mexican-Americans among historic winners in Tuesday’s US elections original ↗
Shows: A smiling man with gray hair and glasses wears a dark blazer over a white shirt.
Caption: “Xavier Becerra, California's next governor, is the son of a Jalisco-born mother and Mexico-raised father. (Xavier Becerra/Facebook)”
The Hill · Democrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next? original ↗
Shows: A man in a navy suit stands in a crowd holding phones, with a woman in white beside him.
NewsNation · Texas GOP pushes to limit Hinojosa's power before takeover original ↗
Shows: A woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing a navy blue blazer.
Texas Tribune · Gina Hinojosa’s win could change Austin ISD’s fate. But state law may stand in the way. original ↗
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa meets with voters at the Austin Recreation Center on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. By winning the Texas governorship, Hinojosa is in a position to reshape how the state manages struggling school districts like Austin ISD, where she served as a trustee.” Photo: Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune · With Democrats unexpectedly in control, Gina Hinojosa will have more power than she ever imagined original ↗
Shows: A woman in a white jacket stands at a wooden podium with a microphone.
Caption: “Democrat Gina Hinojosa celebrates becoming the first Latina governor of Texas at her election watch party in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Hinojosa’s win makes her the first Democrat elected to statewide office since 1994.” Photo: Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
The Hill · Texas state rep calls on Abbott to curb Hinojosa's power before inauguration original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman speaks at a podium with microphones; people behind hold signs reading 'Fight the Takeover.'
Texas Tribune · Rio Grande Valley celebrates daughter Gina Hinojosa’s historic gubernatorial win original ↗
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa speaks at a campaign event at Stubbs BBQ in Austin on Nov. 2, 2026. Hinojosa became Texas' governor-elect the following night.” Photo: Tamir Kalifa for The Texas Tribune
Texas Public Radio · Latino voters reflect on historic Democratic wins as Texas shifts left original ↗
Shows: A woman with a "GINA" button holds her hand to her chest, eyes closed, near people in a crowd.
The New Republic · The Surreal Has Become Real in Texas original ↗
Caption: “Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the governor-elect, toast with a fountain beverage at a Whataburger restaurant at the conclusion of a midterm election-night watch party at the Long Center in Austin, Texas.”
El País · Gina Hinojosa’s Mexican roots: A family of lawyers and a past in the Huasteca Potosina original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman with long dark hair in a white jacket stands behind a wooden podium with a microphone.
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa in Austin, Texas, this Tuesday. Ashley Landis (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)”
Fortune · Elon Musk spent at least $225 million in Texas. The governor-elect who sued for Abbott emails and vowed a data center freeze won anyway original ↗
Shows: A man in a black "OCCUPY MARS" t-shirt sits on a chair behind a glass railing, looking to the side.
The Hill · Watch live: Hinojosa speaks after midterm win against Abbott original ↗
Shows: A smiling woman with long dark wavy hair in a white blazer stands at a microphone.
Texas Tribune · Watch: Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa publicly discusses next steps as Democrats transition into power original ↗
Shows: A woman with long dark hair in a light gray blazer speaks at a wooden podium with microphones.
Caption: “Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa, in her first press conference since winning the election, announces her transition team at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin on Nov. 5, 2026.” Photo: Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune
TheBlaze · Abbott urged to nuke governor's emergency powers before radical Democrats take office original ↗
Shows: Split image: on the left, a smiling woman with long dark wavy hair in a white top; on the right.
KUT · Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team original ↗
Shows: A woman in a light gray suit speaks at a wooden podium with microphones.
Texas Tribune · Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over? original ↗
Shows: Seen through a windshield, a dirt road runs between brush.
Caption: “Texas DPS special agents take a group of five migrants from Honduras into custody as part of Operation Lone Star, in Kinney County near Brackettville, on Nov. 8, 2021.” Photo: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune/ProPublica
Mother Jones · Hasta Luego, Trump original ↗
Caption: “People are silhouetted in front of a voting results graph during a Democratic midterm election night watch party at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin.” Photo: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty
Texas Monthly · Gina Hinojosa Can Replace Mike Morath. Ending His School Takeovers Will Be Harder. original ↗
Shows: A woman in a tan blazer and jeans stands among a crowd holding yellow signs reading 'Gina Hinojosa.
Photo: Gina Hinojosa during a rally outside a polling location at the Austin Recreation Center on November 3, 2026.
The Nation · Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms original ↗
Caption: “Gina Hinojosa, governor-elect of Texas, during a news conference at the University of Texas at Austin on Thursday, November 5, 2026.” Photo: (Jordan Vonderhaar / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
KUT · Austin will retool APD's policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott's election loss original ↗
Shows: Several uniformed police officers in dark gear and helmets with clear face shields stand on a sidewalk.
All the coverage, by day
Every article and post we read (69)
2026-10-31
San Antonio Report · Abbott, Hinojosa make closing pitches to San Antonians in hard-fought Texas governor’s race original ↗
2026-11-01
Texas Standard · Gina Hinojosa cites affordability, support for public education in bid for Texas governor original ↗
Texas Standard · Texas Standard for Oct. 23, 2026: Gina Hinojosa makes her case for Texas governor original ↗
2026-11-03
KUT · Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What's at stake in the Texas governor’s race original ↗
Texas Public Radio · Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What's at stake in the Texas governor's race original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Texas Standard · Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What’s at stake in the Texas governor’s race original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Hindustan Times · Texas governor race tightens as Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads Greg Abbott in final polls original ↗
Houston Public Media · Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What’s at stake in the Texas governor’s race original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
2026-11-04
KUT · Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas’ race for governor original ↗
Texas Public Radio · Gina Hinojosa defeats Gov. Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of Texas governor’s office original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Houston Public Media · Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas’ race for governor original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Houston Public Media · Democrat Gina Hinojosa declared winner in Texas gubernatorial race original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Texas Standard · Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas’ race for governor original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Fox News · Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor original ↗
Texas Public Radio · Gina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas' race for governor original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Bloomberg · Democrat Gina Hinojosa Beats Texas Governor Abbott in Shock Win original ↗
NBC News · Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result original ↗
Texas Monthly · Gina Hinojosa’s Surprise Victory Over Greg Abbott Changes Everything in Texas original ↗
Texas Monthly · Gina Hinojosa’s Surprise Victory Over Greg Abbott Changes Everything in Texas original ↗ · ran Texas Monthly’s copy, counted once
Mother Jones · Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race in Political Earthquake original ↗
The Hill · Abbott concedes to Hinojosa in Texas original ↗
CBS News · Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott original ↗
NPR · Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott original ↗
NHPR · Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott original ↗ · ran NPR’s copy, counted once
The Guardian (US) · Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset original ↗
Washington Examiner · Gina Hinojosa ousts Greg Abbott for Texas governor original ↗
Washington Times · Democrats win majority of nation's governorships as Hinojosa takes Texas original ↗
GPB News · Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott original ↗ · ran NPR’s copy, counted once
Hindustan Times · Gina Hinojosa: The Democrat who ended Texas Republicans' three-decade grip on governor's office original ↗
San Antonio Report · Gina Hinojosa defeats Gov. Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of Texas governor’s office original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Hindustan Times · Gina Hinojosa becomes Texas’ first Latina governor, ousts Trump ally Greg Abbott original ↗
The New Republic · Blexas Is Finally Here original ↗
Anadolu Agency (state media) · Texas Gov. Abbott concedes defeat to Democrat Gina Hinojosa original ↗
Anchorage Daily News · Texas Gov. Abbott is ousted by Democrat Gina Hinojosa, the state’s first Latina governor original ↗ · ran Hindustan Times’s copy, counted once
NBC News · Full speech: Gina Hinojosa projected winner in Texas governor's race original ↗
RedState · Democrat Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, As Greg Abbott Loses Bid for Fourth Term original ↗
KCCI · Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas race original ↗ · ran Hindustan Times’s copy, counted once
The Straits Times · US midterms: Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Governor Abbott in a stunning upset original ↗
RTÉ News · Democrat Hinojosa stuns Texas Governor Abbott in midterms original ↗
TheBlaze · Gov. Abbott ousted by open-borders radical Gina Hinojosa original ↗
Texas Tribune · Greg Abbott lost because he became a RINO, Trump says original ↗
Breitbart · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Concedes Race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa original ↗
CGTN (state media) · Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseat Texas Governor Abbott original ↗
El País · Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls off an upset in Texas to become the first Hispanic woman governor original ↗
Hindustan Times · Trump blames Abbott's 'RINO' turn for Texas election loss to Democrat Gina Hinojosa original ↗
Business Standard · AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US midterm election rout original ↗
The Straits Times · US midterms: AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US election rout original ↗ · ran Business Standard’s copy, counted once
Hindustan Times · Hispanic voters, Iran war: How Democrats swept top Texas races for the first time in decades original ↗
The Daily Beast · Trump Attacks Greg Abbott After Texas Election Loss original ↗
The Straits Times · US midterms: Trump’s midterm drubbing demonstrates the power of data-centre opponents original ↗
The Hill · Trump: Abbott would have won if he 'hadn't become a RINO' original ↗
NewsNation · What Texas' next governor has said about the border, illegal crossings original ↗
HuffPost · New York Governor Calls Game On Greg Abbott With A Wicked Meme Callback original ↗
RedState · President Trump Goes Off on Greg Abbott After Disastrous Texas Election original ↗
CNA (state media) · Texas data centers face uncertain future after Hinojosa wins governor’s race original ↗
UPI · Sheinbaum hails Mexican American victories in U.S. elections original ↗
The Daily Caller · Texans Elect Democrat Governor Who Vowed To Freeze Data Center Construction original ↗
Fortune · Democrat wins will slow data center construction and force tech to the negotiating table after even Republican stronghold of Texas flips original ↗
RedState · Gina Hinojosa's Victory Could Spell Big Trouble for Texas Border Security original ↗
Texas Tribune · Gina Hinojosa won the governor’s race. What happens to Texas data centers now? original ↗
Mexico News Daily · Mexican-Americans among historic winners in Tuesday’s US elections original ↗
The Hill · Democrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next? original ↗
NewsNation · Texas GOP pushes to limit Hinojosa's power before takeover original ↗
Texas Tribune · Gina Hinojosa’s win could change Austin ISD’s fate. But state law may stand in the way. original ↗
2026-11-05
Texas Tribune · With Democrats unexpectedly in control, Gina Hinojosa will have more power than she ever imagined original ↗
The Hill · Texas state rep calls on Abbott to curb Hinojosa's power before inauguration original ↗
Texas Tribune · Rio Grande Valley celebrates daughter Gina Hinojosa’s historic gubernatorial win original ↗
Texas Public Radio · Latino voters reflect on historic Democratic wins as Texas shifts left original ↗
The New Republic · The Surreal Has Become Real in Texas original ↗
El País · Gina Hinojosa’s Mexican roots: A family of lawyers and a past in the Huasteca Potosina original ↗
Houston Public Media · Latino voters reflect on historic Democratic wins as Texas shifts left original ↗ · ran Texas Public Radio’s copy, counted once
Texas Standard · Latino voters reflect on historic Democratic wins as Texas shifts left original ↗ · ran Texas Public Radio’s copy, counted once
The Hill · Sheinbaum congratulates Hinojosa, Becerra on historic wins original ↗
Fortune · Elon Musk spent at least $225 million in Texas. The governor-elect who sued for Abbott emails and vowed a data center freeze won anyway original ↗
The Hill · Watch live: Hinojosa speaks after midterm win against Abbott original ↗
Texas Tribune · Watch: Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa publicly discusses next steps as Democrats transition into power original ↗
TheBlaze · Abbott urged to nuke governor's emergency powers before radical Democrats take office original ↗
2026-11-06
Washington Times · Trump vows to protect Texas border if new Democratic governor doesn't original ↗
KUT · Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team original ↗
Texas Public Radio · Hinojosa taps anti-voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Houston Public Media · Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Texas Tribune · Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over? original ↗
Mother Jones · Hasta Luego, Trump original ↗
Texas Public Radio · Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Texas Standard · Hinojosa taps anti-school-voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team original ↗ · ran KUT’s copy, counted once
Texas Monthly · Gina Hinojosa Can Replace Mike Morath. Ending His School Takeovers Will Be Harder. original ↗
Hindustan Times · Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa names Republican Ernest Bailes to bipartisan transition team original ↗
The Nation · Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms original ↗
KUT · Austin will retool APD's policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott's election loss original ↗
NPR · What to know about Gina Hinojosa, Texas' first Latina governor-elect original ↗
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Coverage we couldn’t read
CBS News: the site refused our request. Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
NBC News (2 articles): only the opening was available (a paywall, or a page we couldn’t read in full). Full speech: Gina Hinojosa projected winner in Texas governor's race · Texas Governor Greg Abbott concedes his reelection bid
Bloomberg: only the opening was available (a paywall, or a page we couldn’t read in full). AI Buildout Faces Upheaval After US Election Rout
Houston Public Media: only the opening was available (a paywall, or a page we couldn’t read in full). Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa speaks in Austin after historic sweep
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