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Has Texas Ever Had a Female Governor? Gina Hinojosa Topples Greg Abbott
Ending a 36-Year Streak to Become the Third Female Governor of Texas
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Ending A 36-Year Streak To Become The Third Female Governor Of Texas 
15. A Political Earthquake In The Lone Star State 
14. Victory Declared In Austin As Abbott Concedes 
13. Making History As The First Latina And Third Female Governor - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
12. Defying A $100 Million Campaign War Chest 
11. The Spark That Started Her Political Career 
10. Focusing On Working Families Being Too Broke 
9. Targeting The Rising Cost Of Living And Utility Bills - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
8. The Backlash Against Power-Hungry Data Centers 
7. Defending Public Schools Against Voucher Plans 
6. Surging Latino And Independent Voter Turnout 
5. A Historic Statewide Sweep With James Talarico - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
4. The Viral Mock Debate Outside The Governor's Mansion 
3. Finger-Pointing Inside The Conservative Base 
2. Governing Alongside A Republican Legislature 
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In a historic November 2026 upset, Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott to become the first Latina governor of Texas and the third woman ever to lead the Lone Star State.
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