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Gina Hinojosa Elected Texas Governor, Defeating Incumbent Greg Abbott

Sourced from 3 publications

  • •Gina Hinojosa (Austin state representative) defeated Republican Greg Abbott to become Texas governor.
  • •Hinojosa is the first Democratic governor in Texas since 1995.
  • •She is also the first Latina to hold the governorship in Texas.

Sources

Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas

PBS NewsHour

Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott

NPR News

Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas

Winnipegfreepress

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