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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Greg Abbott Republican · Incumbent Greg Abbott is the Republican incumbent Governor of Texas, seeking a fourth term in the 2026 election. Full profile → Gina Hinojosa Democratic Texas state representative and Democratic nominee challenging Gov. Greg Abbott for Texas governor in 2026 Full profile → Pat Dixon Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Texas governor in 2026; former Lago Vista City Council member and Libertarian Party of Texas chair Full profile →

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IssueGreg Abbott
Republican
Gina Hinojosa
Democratic
Pat Dixon
Libertarian
Economy & jobsPromotes pro-growth policies, job creation, and reduced regulation Proposes $1,500 household payment and electricity rate freeze Opposes taxpayer subsidies for business; supports lower taxes with lower spending
HousingSupports reducing housing costs by easing construction regulations Opposes private equity home buying; targets predatory landlords no sourced position
Health careSupports expanding healthcare access, especially in rural Texas Supports children's coverage, banning bad-faith denials, rural hospitals Sees limited state role in health care due to federal involvement
ImmigrationSupports strong border enforcement and ICE cooperation Criticizes Operation Lone Star; supports secure border without Abbott's approach Supports border role but refuses actions harming Texans' liberty
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports restricting abortion and abortion medication access Prioritizes ending criminal penalties over expanding access broadly Personal pro-life view; opposes government imposing on medical decisions
EducationSupports school choice, parental rights, and increased public school funding Strongly opposes vouchers; supports public schools and teacher pay Wants competitive teacher pay; limited room for major change
Climate & energyOpposes federal climate regulation; defends fossil-fuel energy sector Supports moratorium on data centers; wants industry to pay energy costs Opposes taxpayer subsidies for growth; supports 'free market sustainability'
Crime & public safetyPrioritizes police funding, tougher bail rules, and border enforcement Supports law enforcement accountability and border security reform Supports active-shooter training; opposes death penalty
Taxes & budgetChampions large-scale property tax cuts for Texans no sourced position Supports lower taxes only paired with lower spending
GunsExpands gun rights; bans red flag orders and gun buybacks Opposed Texas permitless-carry law Strongly supports gun rights; raises due-process concerns about red-flag laws
Democracy & electionsSupports election integrity laws restricting certain voting methods Opposed GOP voting restrictions; led 2021 quorum break for federal voting rights Affirms Texas election integrity; supports paper ballot trail
Foreign policy & defenseStrong supporter of Israel; restricts foreign adversary land purchases no sourced position Opposes Texas state involvement in foreign policy; defers to federal government

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