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Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
$14.3K
MAR 4, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age52 years old (Dec 8, 1973)
GenderFemale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin — Plan II Honors/Government (BA)
Notable personal detailsRegina Inez "Gina" Hinojosa is an American attorney and politician who serves as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing House District 49 in central Austin. She is a University of Texas at Austin alumna and earned her law degree from the George Washington University Law School/National Law Center. She has worked as a civil rights and labor lawyer and has served on Texas House committees including Public Education and Business & Industry.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Positions emphasize reducing costs for families and curbing corporate influence while also proposing targeted tax relief for small businesses; there is not clear evidence of a consistent stance advocating major tax increases on the wealthy or broad tax-cutting ideology.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to comprehensive public healthcare for all Texas residents and has pledged to carry/enact legislation (the Healthy Texas Act) to provide every Texas resident with comprehensive healthcare services. Campaign materials list “Quality and Accessible Healthcare for All Texans” as a top priority and cite past legislative work to secure federal funds for indigent health care. She has introduced and supported bills and organizing efforts aimed at broad public-health coverage and exceptions to restrictive abortion laws tied to medical necessity.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes state facilitation of ICE raids and detention, calls for the release and humane treatment of detained children and refugees, and criticizes private prison involvement in immigration enforcement. The candidate frames immigration policy around protecting families and lawful, orderly systems rather than expanded enforcement or state-enabled detention operations.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access and opposes Texas’s strict abortion bans while advocating exceptions in law for cases such as lethal fetal anomalies; has campaigned on restoring and protecting reproductive health care.
Climate & Energy
Supports an active state-level climate agenda emphasizing large emissions reductions and a transition to clean energy, including a multi-bill Texas Climate Plan to reduce greenhouse gases and expand renewable energy. Focuses on policy packages and legislative action to make Texas a leader in lowering emissions while addressing impacts such as water management.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports implementing gun-safety reforms that include requiring licenses to carry long guns and other measures to reduce gun violence while affirming that she does not advocate eliminating lawful access to guns. Has proposed laws to prohibit carrying firearms while intoxicated and has called for comprehensive public-safety approaches (education, licensing, local options such as campus opt-outs).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Gina Hinojosa is in the news as the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, where she will face Greg Abbott in the November 2026 election. Recent coverage says she is trailing Abbott in some polls, though earlier polling showed a tighter race. She has also rolled out a campaign proposal to send $1,500 to every Texas household, funded by the state’s Economic Stabilization Fund, as part of her contrast with Abbott on taxes and spending.
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Articles
NNewsweek19 days ago
Gina Hinojosa Vows to Send $1500 to Every Texas Household
Neutral
UTUSA TODAY2 months ago
Where Hinojosa stands against Abbott in the Texas governor race
Negative
NNewsweek5 months ago
Greg Abbott Gets Concerning Poll in Texas Governor Race
Positive
AGAmarillo Globe-News5 months ago
Texas GOP, Democratic primary results in for state races
Positive
Polls
Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Gina Hinojosa for Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
End Citizens United
Public figure
End Citizens United endorsed Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial race.
Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board
Elected official
The Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
Dallas Morning News Editorial Board
Elected official
The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board
Elected official
The San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
Star-Telegram Editorial Board
Elected official
The Star-Telegram Editorial Board endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
Elected official
The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor.
Andrew White
Elected official
Andrew White endorsed Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor after ending his own campaign.
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