Latino Dems urge investment in Hinojosa campaign as Texas governor's race tightens
Summary
Latino Democratic leaders are asking the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) to invest more money in the Texas governor's race, where Democrat Gina Hinojosa is narrowly leading Republican Governor Greg Abbott in a recent poll. Despite Hinojosa's lead, Abbott's campaign is spending about ten times more money, and Democratic leaders want greater financial support to help her campaign.Key Facts
- A poll shows Gina Hinojosa slightly ahead of Gov. Greg Abbott by three points, within the poll’s margin of error.
- Abbott is a three-term Republican governor running for re-election.
- Abbott’s campaign and allies are outspending Hinojosa by about 10 to 1.
- Over 70 Latino Democratic leaders sent a letter asking the DGA to invest $10 million in the Texas governor’s race.
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear leads the DGA but has been focusing on supporting incumbent Democratic governors first.
- Julián Castro, former HUD secretary and San Antonio mayor, is publicly urging the DGA and Beshear to back Hinojosa strongly.
- Texas is becoming more competitive for Democrats, despite President Trump winning the state by nearly 14 points in 2024.
- Some Republicans call the spending gap a "firewall," showing Abbott's financial advantage to protect his seat.
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