Gina Hinojosa Chances Against Greg Abbott Compared to Beto O'Rourke in 2022
Summary
A new poll shows Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa trailing Republican Governor Greg Abbott by about 5 points in the Texas governor race. This is closer than Abbott's 11-point win over Beto O’Rourke in 2022, but Abbott still has an advantage due to higher name recognition and more fundraising.Key Facts
- Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, is running against Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor race.
- A recent poll shows Abbott at 49% support and Hinojosa at 44%.
- Abbott is better known, with 45% of people viewing him favorably; 50% of people have no opinion about Hinojosa.
- Abbott won his last race in 2022 by 11 points against Beto O’Rourke.
- Poll results suggest this race may be closer than the 2022 election.
- Abbott has $106 million in campaign funds, giving him a financial edge.
- Texas is a costly state for campaigns because of many large media markets in cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
- Democrats hope President Donald Trump’s lower approval ratings will help them in 2026, and they see opportunities in other Texas races as well.
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