Updated Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
Governor · 3 November 2026

Texas Governor 2026

76.5% RGreg Abbott leads TruthIndex™Likely R
Polymarket
76.8%
Kalshi
75.5%
Spread
2.0 pts
24h
–
7 days
+0.6
Updated
Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
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  1. Gina Hinojosa wants to undo Greg Abbott's education agenda. It won't be easy

    She pledges to fire Abbott’s education commissioner, Mike Morath, on day one and to push back against privatization and increased state control of classrooms.

    Houston ChronicleHinojosa
  2. See Abbott, Hinojosa's education priorities in Texas governor race

    Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa in the Nov. 3 election. Both candidates have made education issues a pillar of their campaigns.

    Dallas Morning NewsAbbott
  3. Greg Abbott keeps renewing border emergency order despite drop in crossings

    Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott repeated a claim he’s made for the past five years.

    Texas TribuneAbbott
  4. Inside Greg Abbott's push to turn Harris County red

    Harris County commissioners Lesley Briones and Adrian Garcia are seeking reelection this year as two Republican challengers hope to unseat them.

    Houston ChronicleHinojosa
  5. Can Gina Hinojosa Flip Texas?

    She is a high-profile state representative from Austin with a formidably funded campaign and growing grassroots support, raising over $25 million total, including $13 million in the latest period from about 136,000…

    The Austin ChronicleHinojosa
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  1. ELECTION 2026 | Abbott wants Texas lawmakers to turn data center restrictions into law next year; Hinojosa pushes for action now

    DALLAS -- Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he wants the Legislature to put his restrictions on data centers into law next year, rejecting Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa's push for quicker action to rein in the…

    Texarkana GazetteAbbott
  2. It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races

    Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic state representative from Austin, is challenging Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

    High Plains Public RadioHinojosa
  3. How a Gov. Hinojosa might reshape Texas

    She would inherit broader governor powers that have expanded under Abbott, but many reforms require legislative approval.

    AxiosHinojosa
  4. Texas Dem candidate: ‘We definitely need Trump voters to win’

    Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee in the Texas governor’s race, joins The Lead.

    cnn.comHinojosa
  5. Texas Democratic Party Chairman warns Gina Hinojosa is not getting enough support from national Democrats

    Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder warns national Democrats are not investing enough in Gina Hinojosa's run for Texas governor. The Democratic Governors Association, chaired by Kentucky Gov.

    cnn.comHinojosa
  6. New Poll Shows the Texas Governor’s Race Flipping Before Early Voting

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott has edged ahead of Democrat Gina Hinojosa just before early voting. The Oct. 13 ReconMR poll puts Abbott at 48% and Hinojosa at

    Amarillo Globe-NewsAbbott
  7. Ken Paxton Names The Other Big Texas Republican Who's 'Struggling' In Another Damning Leak

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, privately admitted last month that Gov.

    Huffington PostHinojosa
  8. Greg Abbott Is ‘Struggling’ Ken Paxton Warns: What Texas Polls Show

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott's reelection campaign took a new blow on Wednesday after leaked audio captured Ken Paxton, the state's Republican attorney general and U.S.

    NewsweekHinojosa
  9. Governor Champions Texas Energy At University Lands Fireside Chat

    ODESSA, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott championed Texas’ energy leadership and booming economy during a fireside chat at the University Lands Energy Forum.

    texasborderbusiness.comAbbott

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OutcomeTruthIndex™PolymarketKalshiSpread24h
RGreg Abbott 76.5% 76.8% 75.5% 1.3 pts –
DGina Hinojosa 22.9% 22.5% 24.5% 2.0 pts –

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Candidates & Background

Gina Hinojosa

Gina Hinojosa

Democratic Member of the Texas House of Representatives, 49th district (since 2017)

Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2017, is challenging Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race.

Born 1973 · McAllen, Texas
Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott

Republican Governor of Texas (since 2015)

Greg Abbott, a Republican who has been governor of Texas since 2015 and earlier served as state attorney general, is seeking a fourth term in 2026.

Born 1957 · Wichita Falls, Texas

Margin of victory

Each venue's margin market, shown on its own: the two venues set their ranges differently.

Kalshi101.1K contracts

Texas Governor margin of victory

Abbott, 1+ pts
74.0%
Abbott, 3+ pts
64.5%
Abbott, 6+ pts
40.5%
Abbott, 9+ pts
18.5%
Abbott, 12+ pts
11.1%
Abbott, 15+ pts
4.0%
Abbott, 18+ pts
4.6%
implied
Abbott, 21+ pts
3.0%
implied
Source: Kalshi market

Kalshi6.8K contracts

Texas Governor margin of victory

Yes
12.0%
Source: Kalshi market

Polymarket$10.3K traded

Texas Governor Election Margin of Victory

Abbott 18%+
3.0%
Abbott 15-18%
2.9%
Abbott 12-15%
7.1%
Abbott 9-12%
12.5%
Abbott 6-9%
16.5%
Abbott 3-6%
19.5%
Abbott 0-3%
18.0%
Hinojosa 0-3%
12.9%
Hinojosa 3-6%
8.2%
Hinojosa 6%+
6.4%
Source: Polymarket market

Each venue's market

Polymarket$575.0K traded

Prices which party wins.

Greg Abbott: Counted · bid 76.5% / ask 77.0% · $98.4K within 5 pts

This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election. A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date. Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the "Democrat" or "Republican" options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party. The candidates may be named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven't called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.

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Kalshi2.4M contracts traded

Prices which party wins.

Greg Abbott: Counted · bid 75.0% / ask 76.0% · $23.4K within 5 pts

Contract shown: Greg Abbott

If a representative of the Republican party is inaugurated as the governor of Texas pursuant to the 2026 election, then the market resolves to Yes.

This market is eligible for accelerated determination after a consensus of media organizations project the winner. See full rules for details.

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