The Democratic nominee for governor in Texas — state Rep. Gina Hinojosa — is giving Republican incumbent Greg Abbott a fight, according to a recent report in The New York Times. The paper writes that while Texas has not elected a Democratic governor since 1990, recent polling suggests a tight race, with one survey even putting Hinojosa on top. Hinojosa joins Morning Joe to discuss the race to lead the Lone Star State and why she says voters in Texas are "angry" and "tired of Greg Abbott."
Dozens of Latino lawmakers and leaders are pressuring Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, to invest $10 million in the Texas governor's race, according to a letter to Beshear that Axios obtained. - Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who polls suggest is running a strong challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott (R), is trying to become Texas' first Latino governor. Beshear must decide soon how to invest the DGA's cash in the 36 states with governor's races in November. Why it matters: Beshear is considering a presidential run in 2028. Latino voters are critical in the early primary states of Nevada and New Mexico, and are a key swing vote in general elections. - Beshear's decision on where to spend tens of…
With midterm elections just 78 days away, Trump’s economy and high gas prices are signaling trouble for Republicans. Democratic nominee for Texas governor, Gina Hinojosa, joins The Weeknight to break down what’s motivating voters in the Lone Star State.
After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.
