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How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas

The woman who took down Greg Abbott concentrated on pocketbook issues, but voters’ opposition to Republican immigration policies was a tailwind.

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Gina Hinojosa at a campaign rally where U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico also spoke in Houston leading up to the midterm election.
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Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race in Major Upset, Defeating Greg Abbott

State Representative Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, denying him a fourth term and becoming the first Hispanic candidate elected to lead the state.

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State Representative Gina Hinojosa became one of the first Democrats to win statewide office in Texas in more than 30 years.
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