Greg Abbott
Republican candidate for Governor, Texas · Incumbent
Governor of Texas
Governor since 2015, seeking a fourth term. Polls in September and early October showed a close race; a YouGov poll from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5 had Hinojosa at 48% and Abbott at 47%, within the margin of error.
Where Abbott stands
- Property taxes
- Campaigns on property tax relief and has pursued tax cuts during his tenure.
- Schools
- Championed the education savings account program; proposes limiting classroom devices and requiring 70% of district funding to go to classroom instruction.
- Higher education
- Proposes tuition discounts for summer courses at four-year Texas universities.
- Border and public safety
- Campaigns on border security.
Background
- Governor of Texas, 2015–present
In the news
- As Hinojosa stages debate at Governor's Mansion, Texas Gov. Abbott defends decision not to debate Yahoo News
- Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa offer competing visions for Texas in governor's race KSAT, October 20, 2026
Also running for Governor
- Gina Hinojosa Democratic
- Pat Dixon Libertarian
Sources
- KSAT: Abbott and Hinojosa offer competing visions (Oct 20, 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 Texas gubernatorial election
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