Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Hinojosa's projected win ends Republican control of the Texas governorship and makes her the state's first Latina governor.
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- Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas governor's race, according to projections from the Associated Press, CNN and NBC News.
- Abbott conceded the race, reports said.
- Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor in Texas history, according to reports.
- Abbott entered the year with about $105 million to Hinojosa's $4 million and outspent her 6 to 1 from July through late September, state filings showed.
- Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas' Senate race the same night, giving Democrats their first Senate win in the state since 1988.
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- NBC News (Politics)LeftDemocrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result ↗
- The Guardian US (Politics)LeftDemocrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset ↗
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