Gina Hinojosa takes the stage as she is announced as the next governor of Texas on November 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
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Gina Hinojosa’s election as governor of Texas was not only the most unexpected victory of the midterms but also the one with the most far-reaching significance for American politics. Steve Phillips explains.
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