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“Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race, CBS News projects.”

“CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race.”

“Meanwhile, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.”

“This week, Republicans lost, well, everything, including the House, Senate, and many competitive gubernatorial races, meaning unfortunately, you’re not getting those $5,000 checks from Daddy Trump.”

“Rob Sand Rob Sand, 44, defeated Republican Zach Lahn in Iowa's open gubernatorial race, succeeding Republican Gov.”

“Senator John Cornyn of Texas wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that Republicans made a series of “unforced political errors”, including being told to embrace scandal-plagued nominee Ken Paxton, who defeated him in a primary race.”

“Gina Hinojosa The Texas gubernatorial race is also projected to see a historic first, with Democratic Rep.”

“MS NOW host claims Byron Donalds isn’t true ‘kinfolk’ after historic Florida gubernatorial win By CJ Womack, Fox News Published Nov. 4, 2026, 8:06 p.m.”

“While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters’ rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded.”

“In addition to the local measures, Democrats won gubernatorial races in several states including Texas, Georgia and Ohio after campaigning for tougher oversight of tech infrastructure.”

“Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who defeated Republican i in the race for governor, proposed a temporary ban on data center construction during her campaign."Texas is the foundation of the AI buildout in the U.S.,"”

“Democrats running in more than 130 federal and gubernatorial races aired anti-tech or anti-data center ads this cycle, one analysis showed.”

“Elon Musk, the crypto industry and AI backers together poured hundreds of millions of dollars into key midterm races from Texas to Ohio but came up short.”

“Senate race in Texas was by far the most expensive contest in this year's midterm elections.”

“To add salt to the wound, Democrat Gina Hinojosa also won the gubernatorial race.”

“The attacks were a defining feature of the race, stirring safety concerns among residents in and around Dearborn, home to one of the nation’s largest Arab American communities, local officials and residents said this week.”

“The attacks were a defining feature of the race, stirring safety concerns among residents in and around Dearborn, home to one of the nation's largest Arab American communities, local officials and residents said this week.”

“…ani, a 44-year-old Latino Republican congressman and former gubernatorial adviser, has faced close races for his US House seat in each election, narrowly beating out his Democrat opponent in 2022 and 2024 in the toss-up sixth congressional district in…”

“The Texas gubernatorial race is also projected to see a historic first, with Democratic Rep.”

“Marsha Blackburn is the first woman to win a gubernatorial race in Tennessee.”

“Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton cracks open deep-red Texas for Democrats after bitter GOP primary Texas has not sent a Democrat to statewide office since 1994, but the party sees a rare opening in this year's Senate race.”

“Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton cracks open deep-red Texas for Democrats after bitter GOP primary Texas has not sent a Democrat to statewide office since 1994, but the party sees a rare opening in this year's Senate race.”

“… typically considered strongholds for the party, such as in Texas, where most surveys have found that the Democratic candidate James Talarico is ahead—by a narrow margin—of Republican Ken Paxton in a heated and expensive Senate race heading into Election Day…”

“There are far fewer undecided voters in Texas, where last week’s Fox News Poll showed a tied race at 49%-49%.”

“…nate nor Fuv elections Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah and Washington have neither a Senate election nor a gubernatorial election but voters will elect members of the US House of Representatives along with candidates in state legislative and local…”

“That’s nearly 10 million more than at the same point before the 2022 midterms, with some of the biggest increases recorded in states having competitive Senate races.”

“In Texas, the Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and his allies have pumped out controversial ads – many of them AI-generated – that attack his opponent James Talarico as effeminate and misstate his position on transgender rights.”

“Plus, we explore two Senate races where Black voters are playing a critical role. — Adam Wollner Ramaswamy’s ad splits the GOP in Ohio’s closing stretch Analysis by Jonathan Allen If there’s one notion that Republican Vivek Ramaswamy reinforced with an ad…”

“There are several close Senate races in what had previously been reliably red states, forcing Trump to travel to places like South Carolina, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio and Florida.”

“There are several close Senate races in what had previously been reliably red states, forcing Trump to travel to places like South Carolina, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio and Florida.”

“Ramaswamy said, calling it a “tough race” that was “bitter at times in both directions.””

“Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., noted that Latino voters “delivered a gubernatorial seat in Texas,” as well as a U.S. senator.”

“Amy Acton, who won Ohio’s gubernatorial race, has also prioritized reining in data center development, promising to issue guardrails on developments.”

“The Texas Senate showdown had attracted nearly $198 million in trading volume, making it the most heavily traded individual race of the entire midterm cycle In Kansas, traders favored Democrat Adam Hamilton during the final five days of the race, despite the…”

“And in Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa’s win in the governor’s race is also expected to give the party authority over the administration of state elections.”

“Sherrod Brown, the party’s Senate candidate in Ohio, and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa also staked their campaigns on opposition to data centers.”

“The Associated Press reported that Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats, including in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina.”

“Democrat Aaron Ford has ousted Republican Joe Lombardo as governor of Nevada as liberals swept midterm races across the nation.”

“Republicans face another bruising defeat in gubernatorial race While Republicans across the country have laboured to turn California into a symbol of liberal dysfunction, voters in the state remain unconvinced that conservatives offer a better alternative.”

““Democrats winning gubernatorial races in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia—which have a significant share of the U.S. project pipeline—means new pauses and restrictions on data center development,””

“The 2026 midterm elections will feature 36 gubernatorial races, with voters determining which party will shape the political direction of most states across the country.”

“A contingent of Democrats running for office in House, Senate, and gubernatorial races this election cycle have, in some form, bucked the transgender movement’s central positions on female-only sports and youth gender medicine.”

“Senate race in Texas since 1988, despite his and his surrogates’ efforts to paint his Democratic opponent, state Rep.”

“Voters across the country will head to the polls Tuesday to determine control of Congress, decide key gubernatorial and state legislative races, and weigh in on local contests.”

“The Fox News Decision Desk will provide race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with projections of which party will control each chamber of Congress.”

“In Texas, where Latinos account for nearly a third of the eligible electorate, a shift in their support could have consequences for the closely contested Senate and gubernatorial races, as well as several competitive House districts.”

“He and a small battalion of quarter-zipped Republican pols were taking turns warming up Lori’s Roadhouse for gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who was in town to make the closing argument of his beleaguered, often-bizarre campaign.”

“Also making the list are Detroit, and Hialeah, Florida, the latter a red state with surprisingly competitive gubernatorial and Senate races this year.”

“No Democrat has won a Senate race in Texas since 1988.”

“The Hawkeye state’s gubernatorial race is also shaping up to be competitive, with Democratic state auditor Rob Sand facing Republican nominee Zach Lahn.”

“But between redistricting and the deep partisan divide between metropolitan and rural America, there simply aren’t as many competitive races as there were in some previous years when the House flipped, including 2018, when Democrats netted 40 more seats.”

“Supporters of Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico told the Daily Mail they were a mix of nervous and optimistic about his chances, as a Democrat hasn't been elected statewide in 32 years Supporters of Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico…”

“Gubernatorial races are less partisan than Congressional ones and produce more crossover voting.”

“A competitive Texas governor’s race could shape the future of one of the biggest US data center markets, as opposition to the AI buildout goes global.”

“The Democrats, defeated and dispirited just two years ago, are eyeing victories in races long conceded to the Republicans.”

“The group — which makes up more than 30% of Texas' eligible electorate — could prove pivotal in Texas' closely watched Senate and gubernatorial races.”

“Notable gubernatorial elections include Alaska, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.”

“Winning gubernatorial races would lead to trifectas in Nevada and Vermont.”

“When the gubernatorial campaign of Eric Swalwell, the now former California congressman, imploded amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the afterthought became the frontrunner.”

“…example, the false claim (or implication) that Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas supported “taxpayer-funded sex change surgeries on kids”, Senate candidate Roy Cooper released a murderer from prison, or gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is an…”

“He continues to spread the debunked MAGA conspiracy theory that James Talarico, the Democratic senatorial candidate in Texas, left the campaign trail to be treated for mental illness.”

“Ken Paxton campaign no longer has Alamo event scheduled Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton's campaign will no longer hold an event on the eve of Election Day at the Alamo, as originally advertised.”

“The Fox News Decision Desk will provide race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with projections of which party will control each chamber of Congress.”

“…ead — sometimes narrowly, sometimes not — in basically every Senate battleground and in the associated governor’s races, including in Texas: These polls weren’t quite in the territory of FLIPR’s officially “weird” scenarios, but they're close to that…”

“Haley Stevens (D–Mich.) has unexpectedly endorsed Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, in the Michigan Senate race.”

“(Begin VT) SENATOR TED CRUZ (R-Texas): We could lose Texas, and, by the way, not just the Senate race.”

“Indian Americans account for about 1% of the US population, and are concentrated in key parts of several battleground states, including Texas, Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina, making them an important voting bloc.”

“Thanks to FLIPR’s quasi-omniscience, I’ll show you who will eventually win in each simulation, but 1-2 Senate races, 1-2 gubernatorial races, and roughly a dozen House contests will likely remain ambiguous as of early Wednesday morning.”

“The gubernatorial races in red states Florida, Kansas, and Texas are rated Lean Republican, according to the Power Rankings.”

“There are far fewer undecided voters in Texas, where last week’s Fox News Poll showed a tied race at 49%-49%.”

“ET: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont To get things started, all eyes are on the senate and gubernatorial races in Georgia and Florida.”

“If anyone knows how to run a race, it’s Deb Haaland.”

“I'm not even sure you could buy that.' Despite GOP Gubernatorial hopeful Mike Mazzei hugely outspending Munson - including pouring over $12 million of his own fortune into his campaign - the tightening race thrust Oklahoma into the national spotlight.”

“Control of Congress could hinge on a handful of races, and when a House or Senate result is contested, the chamber itself has the final say.”

“For 20 years, I lived in Ohio, where the governor's race is a dog's breakfast buffet of terrible, rotten choices.”

“…seats | | Gabe Evans (R) vs Manny Rutinel (D) | High-stakes race with a 40% Hispanic electorate | | Vicente Gonzalez (D) vs Eric Flores (R) | Key battleground following state redistricting wars | | Max Miller (R) vs Brian Poindexter (D) | Once safe seat now…”

“Plus, Kristen Welker shares the top Senate races she will be watching Tuesday. — Adam Wollner The final countdown With the midterm elections reaching their conclusion in just four days, NBC News reporters are spread out across the country, speaking with…”

“While Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa have captured most of the headlines (guilty), the stakes are high in Tarrant County’s local races, where Democrats have not won a countywide race in decades.”

“Texas is home to four of the nation’s 10 most financially distressed major cities, including Houston, which ranks second nationwide, according to a 2026 analysis.”

“But polls show a slim margin between the Republican and Democratic Senate candidates in Kansas – which has not sent a Democrat to the US Senate in 96 years – and Democrats have a small edge over Republicans in the Iowa gubernatorial and Senate races.”

“Across the map, from Alaska to Texas and as far as Maine, Republicans appear underwater.”

“A few states1 have abortion-policy ballot measures on the ballot this year, and the issue has come up in a few races: In Maine, Troy Jackson has repeatedly attacked Sen.”

“There shouldn’t be much question, though, about Pingree being a heavy favorite in a fairly typical gubernatorial race.”

“The race is tight, and Collins appears to be holding up, but the Democratic base of voters in the only Toss Up state won by Kamala Harris (D) in 2024, gives Troy Jackson (D) a real shot here. 2024: HARRIS +6 TEXAS (R-OPEN-Cornyn lost primary) — TOSS UP It's…”

“Alaska: The ‘Decoy Dan’ race Surging heating fuel, electricity and grocery prices are disproportionately whacking residents of this remote, traditionally red state.”

“This is the state of the ugly governor’s race in the Buckeye State, where the mudslinging is off the charts and out-of-power Democrats are feeling hopeful that their gubernatorial nominee’s anti-corruption, anti-corporate messaging is giving them a boost in a…”

“… speaks to El-Sayed as religion becomes flashpoint in Senate race Dearborn, Michigan – Jake Lang, a far-right provocateur in a bulletproof vest, shouts anti-Muslim obscenities on a bullhorn outside a rally featuring former US President Barack Obama in…”

“It's an indication that control of Congress will be decided not by Washington insiders, but by the voters who turn out in key races in Maine, Michigan, Texas and Alaska.”

““I think races in Texas, Ohio, Alaska, and Michigan are all toss-ups, which in this environment probably favour the Democrat in the race.”

“In Texas, Vice President JD Vance will hold a rally in Weatherford at 17:15 GMT, with Republican candidate Ken Paxton facing a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“Latino voters key to Democratic hopes in Texas AI generated RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas - In the Rio Grande Valley at the southernmost tip of Texas, cowboy boots stomp along to Tejano music in this heavily Latino region, where voters could deliver on Democrats’…”

“Dems invest in Texas: A week ago, I wrote that the Democratic Governors Association was under pressure from prominent Latino Democrats to perceive the Texas gubernatorial election as competitive and to invest in Gina Hinojosa's bid against the Republican…”

“National Democrats are stepping up their financial support for Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate after recent polls showed a dead heat and more Democrats began to see an opportunity to potentially defeat three-term incumbent Republican Gov.”

“New York’s Kathy Hochul appointed state AG and Trump nemesis Letitia James as “special counsel” to weaponize the sordid case into a political cudgel to wield against Bruce Blakeman in her own gubernatorial race.”

“The president's Republican Party has hoped to win more races in the state in recent years, including this year's gubernatorial election.”

“…nd global economy — to say nothing of Trump’s legacy — may well depend on what he decides in the next few weeks. 🗞️ Today's other top stories - 🤠 Deep in the heart: Natasha Korecki explains why Tarrant County could swing which party wins the Texas Senate…”

“One senatorial race to watch is the one in Texas.”

“Key gubernatorial races Twenty-six women are major-party nominees overall, one more than the 2022 record of 25.”

“Former national party chair Michael Whatley faces Democrat Roy Cooper, a former governor, in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen.”

“In Texas, a doorknocker for the union might reference last year’s Hilton Americas-Houston hotel strike before pivoting to telling a voter that Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa supported workers’ drive for a…”

“…han 35 million people have voted early as of Tuesday, according to the - All plus 35 Senate seats will be on the ballot, and voters in 36 states will be electing governors. - CBS News' estimates that Democrats have an edge in the race for control of the…”

“With six days to go before the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, Democrats are leading Republicans in national polls, but several key Senate races seem too close to call.”

“Trump has wielded his iron grip on the Republican Party in ways that could hurt its chances in some races.”

“Last year’s polling in New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial races actually underestimated Democrats’ chances; both went blue.”

“Michael Dukakis, during the 1988 presidential race.”

“Trump continues red-state campaign push with days until midterms Trump is set to attend campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday.”

“The Cook Political Report rates four Midwest Senate races as toss-ups: Iowa, Kansas, Michigan and Ohio, along with Alaska, Texas and Maine.”

“…oval ratings plummet, multiple Trump-backed candidates like gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donald's have removed Trump's name from their campaign sites Trump went further, suggesting El-Sayed should face additional security screening if elected, claiming he…”

“Notable gubernatorial elections include Alaska, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.”

“The following is the transcript of the interview with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 25, 2026.”

“Later, as she traveled the state during her campaign to become the Republican gubernatorial nominee — a race she lost in June to Attorney General Alan Wilson — she said she encountered voters who were confused about the video’s veracity.”

“…g will continue into the evening and will bring the latest calls on the nationwide House, Senate and gubernatorial races straight to viewers along with projections on the balance of power in both the Senate and House as predicted by the Fox News Decision…”

“Another member of America's most famous Republican dynasty has dramatically broken ranks with his own party, revealing he voted for a Democrat in Texas's fiercely contested Senate race while delivering a blistering attack on Donald Trump.”

“Greg Abbott (R-TX) this week faced pushback from multiple Democratic sheriffs after saying they endorsed his gubernatorial reelection campaign in Texas.”

“In Texas, Ken Paxton and his supporters have been trying to turn transgender issues into a centerpiece of his race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“With the midterm elections just days away, and hugely consequential congressional races as well as the gubernatorial contest hanging in the balance, there are also political costs.”

“…per Pac backing James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in Texas’s US Senate race, as well as a Super Pac backing the re-election campaign of the New York governor, Kathy Hochul, and the campaigns of several Democratic gubernatorial candidates, the Times…”

“Khanna said at the Democratic National Committee’s summer meeting in Texas — a historically red state where this year’s top statewide Democratic nominees, Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, have not gone as far.”

““New York, you got a big gubernatorial race,” he added “It would shock the country to see Kathy Hochul defeated.”

“Senate races in states that are normally cardinal red — Alaska, Iowa, Kansas and Texas among them — have grown fiercely competitive.”

“Republicans are fighting to hold on to the Texas Senate seat, as polls point to a tight race between Paxton and Democratic opponent James Talarico.”

“Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley drew five percent, while South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy tied on three percent each.”

“Trump repeated the message at a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, where he campaigned for Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs.”

“For example, in August's Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, David Crowley won a hard-fought and expensive Democratic contest narrowly.”

“Democrats are not only counting their chickens in battleground states like Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan, but dreaming big in red strongholds like Iowa, Kansas, Texas and South Carolina.”

“Now, as another 20 races shift leftward, this forecast sees the Democrats taking control.”

“Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand is seeking to provide an example in Iowa to other Democrats of how to win voters in Republican strongholds.”

““If Democrats take control of Washington and win key gubernatorial and attorney general races this November, then America risks becoming a socialist, woke and borderless country,” said America PAC spokesman Andrew Romeo in a statement.”

“Campaigns are entering a crucial stretch for persuading the independent voters who will probably determine outcomes in swing races.”

“Races are tighter in the Senate, but Democrats still hold slight leads in polls tracking races in Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas.”

“The ads add to Obama's campaign appearances in Texas, where stumped with Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa in Austin, and he appeared in an ad in Iowa with Senate candidate Josh Turek in July.”

“Polling in Michigan and Texas appears to indicate razor-tight races, leading Republicans to pump hundreds of millions in outside spending in those states and others to protect their narrow majority in the Senate.”

“That shock has continued in the months after, as we see the Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly running neck-and-neck with Republican Byron Donalds, who seemed like a shoo-in just weeks ago.”

“… states for campaign rallies, most recently in Nebraska and Texas, and the balance of power in Congress remains in flux Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is hoping the Democrats can take back both houses of Congress Some GOP candidates, like Florida…”

“But don’t bet the super PAC on it. 🗞️ Today's other top stories - 🏢 Data center debate: In the Nevada gubernatorial race, both candidates are now calling for restrictions on developing data centers.”

“Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa were the first to receive Obama’s support when he appeared at an Austin taco joint with the pair in May.”

“President Donald Trump has opposed wide-ranging federal regulation of the AI industry and warned that the U.S. cannot allow China to win the technology race.”

“…ly optimistic about their prospects this fall after several races shifted toward the party in recent weeks, including in deep-red states like Texas and Ohio that are considered toss-ups, according to ."We do not want to be overconfident, but what we're seeing…”

“It was a reminder that President Donald Trump won the Buckeye State by 11 points in 2024, and yet, both the Senate and gubernatorial races here are proving uphill climbs for the GOP’s respective nominees — Sen.”

“Outside of Texas, her FIRE PAC endorsed three candidates in California, including Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra, and Stacey Plaskett in the U.S.”

“A recent Siena University survey found Democratic candidates leading their Republican rivals in gubernatorial contests in four red states: Ohio, Iowa, Texas and Alaska.”

“But in the other four of the ten most-populous states—Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia—the gubernatorial races are competitive.”

“Georgia gubernatorial candidates Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson hit the debate stage Tuesday night, sparring over closeness to President Donald Trump, data centers, and election security in the Peach State.”

“How Trump is affecting the Texas elections Experts largely attribute the unusual competitiveness of the gubernatorial race to voters’ dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and the national Republican Party.”

“Even Oregon’s gubernatorial race is competitive this year.”

“The latest Fox News polls indicate margin of error races in Michigan, a must hold for the Democrats, and in Texas, Maine and Iowa, three seats the party is working to flip to win the majority.”