Governor of Texas
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Greg Abbott (Republican) has been governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. Gina Hinojosa (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Greg Abbott (R) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 20, 2015 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Gina Hinojosa (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Gina Hinojosa (D) | 52.8% | 5,231,948 |
| Greg Abbott (R) | 45.7% | 4,525,304 |
| Pat Dixon (L) | 1.5% | 148,117 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Gina Hinojosa a 24% chance and Greg Abbott a 76% chance (Tilt R).
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