Portrait of Gina Hinojosa, newly elected Texas governor

Gina Hinojosa elected Texas governor, first Latina and Democrat since 1995

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Gina Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, has won the Texas governor race, defeating incumbent Greg Abbott. This victory marks the first time since 1995 that a Democrat will hold the governorship in Texas, and Hinojosa will be the state's first Latina governor.

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