Primary
Democratic Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Hinojosa ✓ | 1,289,576 | 58.5% | |
| Chris Bell | 216,787 | 9.8% | |
| Angela "Tia Angie" Villescaz | 150,752 | 6.8% | |
| Patricia Abrego | 128,632 | 5.8% | |
| Andrew White | 117,392 | 5.3% | |
| Bobby Cole | 112,675 | 5.1% | |
| Jose Navarro Balbuena | 65,826 | 3.0% | |
| Carlton W. Hart | 63,278 | 2.9% | |
| Zach Vance | 58,753 | 2.7% |
Republican Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Abbott ✓ | 1,764,924 | 81.8% | |
| Pete "Doc" Chambers | 240,640 | 11.2% | |
| Evelyn Brooks | 44,142 | 2.0% | |
| Arturo Espinosa | 23,444 | 1.1% | |
| Charles Andrew Crouch | 15,405 | 0.7% | |
| Kenneth Hyde | 14,941 | 0.7% | |
| Nathaniel Welch | 12,057 | 0.6% | |
| Mark V. Goloby | 10,991 | 0.5% | |
| Stephen Samuelson | 10,864 | 0.5% | |
| Ronnie Tullos | 10,352 | 0.5% | |
| R.F. "Bob" Achgill | 9,119 | 0.4% |
Full calendar and every race: Texas primary guide
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PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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Greg Abbott Nominee Incumbent
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Gina Hinojosa Nominee
DemocratGeneral Election Polling Average
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univision/YouGov | 2026-09-04 | 1000 RV | ±3.60 | Gina Hinojosa 47.00% | Greg Abbott 47.00% |
| Fabrizio Ward/Impact Research ±1.9 | 2026-09-01 | 895 LV | Gina Hinojosa 46.00% | Greg Abbott 49.00% | |
| Overton Insights (R) R-sponsored | 2026-08-26 | 1167 LV | ±2.90 | Gina Hinojosa 49.00% | Greg Abbott 51.00% |
| TPOR | 2026-08-24 | LV | Gina Hinojosa 42.00% | Greg Abbott 49.00% | |
| Texas Public Opinion Research | 2026-08-24 | 1000 LV | ±3.30 | Gina Hinojosa 42.00% | Greg Abbott 49.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Texas governor's race?
Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa 49% to 46% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+3.0 margin based on 4 polls from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Texas governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean R: Republicans are favored, but the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Texas governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Univision/YouGov (completed September 4, 2026), found Gina Hinojosa (D) at 47% and Greg Abbott (R) at 47%.
When is the 2026 Texas governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
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