TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
The Governor can veto any bill that comes across his/her desk — one person is stopping the laws that your own representatives voted for on your behalf.
WHO’S RUNNING
Gina Hinojosa
Democrat
Gina Hinojosa has spent her career holding corrupt politicians accountable. From a civil-rights attorney to a decade as Texas State Representative, she has led corporate reform, fighting billionaires and corporate interests while pushing the state to invest in our public schools, expand health care access, and lower costs for Texans.
Greg Abbott
Republican
Three weeks after graduating law school, a tree fell on him while he was jogging. He was 26. He's been in a wheelchair ever since — and in power for most of it.
Pat Dixon
Libertarian
A two-term Lago Vista city council member who spent a decade chairing the Libertarian Party of Texas before running for governor.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3