Who won the Texas Governor election 2026?
Gina Hinojosa (Democratic) won the 2026 Texas Governor election with 52.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Hinojosa ✓ Winner | Democratic | 5,230,929 | 52.8% |
| Greg Abbott | Republican | 4,524,955 | 45.7% |
| Pat Dixon | Libertarian | 148,096 | 1.5% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Texas state election office.