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Gina Hinojosa Challenges Greg Abbott for Texas Governor in Bid to Become State's First Latina Governor

Democratic state legislator Gina Hinojosa is seeking to become the first Latina governor of Texas in the November 2026 election. Challenging incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott, Hinojosa is focusing her campaign on public education, lowering utility costs, and property tax reform. In a recent interview, Gina Hinojosa highlighted the lack of regulations for data centers and Flock cameras, arguing that the current rapid construction is often out of touch with local needs. While Abbott has signed an executive order to audit these technologies, Hinojosa advocates for a moratorium on new data centers to allow for better regulation. Hinojosa also emphasized the importance of reducing property taxes and eliminating corporate tax giveaways to lower the cost of living for residents. Her campaign, which she describes as the 'American dream agenda,' aims to address the issues of struggling families and struggling schools. She aims to win over a majority of the state's diverse population, positioning her candidacy as a natural progression for a Texas resident.

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