A Texas Democrat is close to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the polls. Here's why the race is competitive.

A Texas Democrat is close to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the polls. This state lawmaker would be the first Latina governor of Texas and the first Democratic governor since 1995.

Key Points:
  • Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa is polling within the margin of error against three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
  • If elected, Hinojosa would be the first Texas Democrat to win the governorship since 1990 and the state’s first-ever Latina governor. Hinojosa’s platform focuses on affordability, public education, and regulating data centers.
  • Recent polls show a tightening race, with Hinojosa trailing Abbott by as little as one percentage point.