Texas is in a political fever pitch as Governor Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa battle in a razor-thin governor’s race, with new polling showing the contest within the margin of error — a true toss-up. Hinojosa’s strength lies in energizing Black and Latino voters, tapping into her Rio Grande Valley roots and promising change on schools, the economy, and safety — contrasting Abbott’s focus on big donors. With Abbott hitting his lowest approval ratings amid rising inflation and economic strain, Hinojosa’s potential win would mark the first Democratic governorship since Ann Richards in the 90s — a historic shift that’s got everyone watching.

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