At a glance
Office soughtGovernor of Texas
ElectionNovember 3, 2026
Current officeTexas State Representative, District 49
Party / statusDemocratic · Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas
Current race status: Hinojosa won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for Governor of Texas and is the Democratic nominee for the November 3 general election.
Candidate questions, answered clearly
Who is Gina Hinojosa?
Gina Hinojosa represents Texas House District 49. Her official Texas House biography describes her as a former civil-rights and labor lawyer, former Austin ISD school-board member and president, and a state representative first elected in 2016.
What office is she running for?
Gina Hinojosa is running for Governor of Texas in the November 3, 2026 election.
What has her public career included?
Her public record includes public education, labor and civil-rights law, Austin school-board leadership, and service in the Texas House representing central Austin.
Where can voters verify the record?
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Public-service path
Before 2016
Worked as a civil-rights and labor lawyer and served on the Austin ISD school board, including as board president.
2016
Elected to the Texas House of Representatives.
2017–2026
Represented Texas House District 49 and served on public-policy committees including education-related work.
Mar. 2026
Won the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas.
Nov. 2026
Advanced to the November 3 gubernatorial general election.
Official sources
Texas electionsTexas Secretary of State election administration and statewide election calendar.Texas House biographyCurrent state legislative biography and public-service record.Texas House member pageDistrict 49 office and legislative record.Official campaignCandidate-controlled campaign information, including March 2026 primary victory statement.
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