Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott to become Texas' first Latina governor
The Democrat's victory ends more than three decades of Republican control of the governorship, with Abbott conceding and Democrats also winning a Texas Senate seat.
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Texas voters choose governor for a four-year term
CBS Top Stories ↗Abbott acknowledges defeat and congratulates Gina Hinojosa
Infobae ↗Decision Desk HQ still uncalled at 11:15 p.m.
The Hill ↗Texas holds midterm elections for state and local offices
La Nacion ↗NBC News projects Hinojosa winner over incumbent Abbott
NBC News ↗Democrat James Talarico wins Texas U.S. Senate seat
Politico ↗New coverage confirms Hinojosa's historic Texas victory
RT en Español - Noticias ↗BBC Brasil profiles governor-elect Gina Hinojosa
BBC Brasil ↗Coverage by day
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