2026 Texas governor's race

Incumbent: Greg Abbott (R)

Greg AbbottRepublican Party of Texas74%

Gina HinojosaTexas Democratic Party

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Greg Abbott
Republican Party of Texas · Incumbent
Stated positions (29) ▾
- Abortion: Supports protecting every child with a heartbeat and bans without exceptions for rape or incest. [1][2]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Supports strong border security measures as a core priority. [1]
- Career training: Supports expanding career and technical education programs aligned with workforce needs. [1]

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Issue	Abbott	Hinojosa
	Enforce the law	Legalization path
	Tough on crime	Reform sentencing
	Protect Unborn	Pro Abortion
	Open Choice	Government Monopoly

2026 Texas governor's race

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