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Governor
Texas · November 3, 2026
Texas voters will choose a governor for a 4-year term. Current officeholder: Greg Abbott.
Candidates
GA
Greg Abbott
Incumbent
Republican
· Running for re-election
Greg Abbott (R) has served as Governor of Texas since 2015. He previously served as Texas Attorney General and as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court. His administration launched Operation Lone Star, a state border-enforcement program. Stated priorities include border security, economic development, and gun rights.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
GH
Democrat
· Challenger
Gina Hinojosa (D) has served as a Texas state representative from Austin since 2017. She is an attorney and is challenging incumbent Governor Greg Abbott in the 2026 race.
Sources: Ballotpedia.