Gina Hinojosa Wins Democratic Primary for Governor of Texas

Austin, TX — Tonight, State Representative Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas, securing the nomination to take on Greg Abbott this November. Hinojosa built a broad coalition of working families, labor unions, educators, and community leaders across the state who are ready for change.

“Tonight, working Texans sent a clear message: they’re ready for change,” said Hinojosa. “From the Rio Grande Valley to East Texas, Texans are united behind one message: we must end the Greg Abbott Corruption Tax and make Texas an affordable place where people can thrive again. We are going to run full speed into November, because working families in this state deserve a governor who works just as hard as they do.

“Texans are working more and getting less because Greg Abbott is dead set on lining the pockets of his donors while our families foot the bill. From skyrocketing energy bills, to countless neighborhood schools closures, and a healthcare system that leaves millions behind – Texans deserves better. I’m honored that the people of Texas have put their faith in this campaign. They are the reason we’re going to win in November – not the special interests who have bought the government, not the corporations profiting off the corruption tax – but working people who are ready for change.”

Hinojosa enters the general election with significant momentum. This follows the trend that’s been building for weeks showing Hinojosa’s growing trajectory towards a win in November. Internal polling released in February showed the race within single digits, and independent polls from the Hobby School at the University of Houston confirmed that Abbott is the most vulnerable he’s ever been. Hinojosa leads Abbott among independent voters, young voters, and Latino voters – the exact coalition Democrats need to win statewide in Texas.

Texans are ready for change, and Hinojosa has the vision to build a brighter future for Texas – fighting corruption, creating strong public schools, expanding healthcare access, and lowering costs for working families in every corner of Texas.

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