Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to face Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in the midterm governor’s race this fall.
Hinojosa’s camp claimed victory early in the evening. With about 60% of the vote counted, Hinojosa has about 60% of the vote in a crowded field of eight challengers. Her nearest competitor, Chris Bell, had nearly 10% of the vote.
“Tonight, working Texans sent a clear message: they’re ready for change,” said Hinojosa. “From the Rio Grande Valley to East Texas, Texans are united behind one message: we must end the Greg Abbott Corruption Tax and make Texas an affordable place where people can thrive again. We are going to run full speed into November, because working families in this state deserve a governor who works just as hard as they do.”
Abbott, who held off 10 challengers in the GOP race, is projected to win his primary election. With 60% of the vote counted, Abbott has about 83% of the vote and his next nearest challenger, Pete “Doc” Chambers, had about 11% of the vote.
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