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IncumbentGreg Abbott Republican

General election

November 3, 2026
  • Gina Hinojosa Democrat

    state representative from the 49th district (2017–present)

  • Greg Abbott Republican Incumbent

    incumbent governor (2015–present)

  • Jenn Mack Raphoon Independent

    (Independent)

  • Pat Dixon Independent

    (Libertarian), former chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas

Democratic primary

March 3, 2026Results 2,203,671 votes
  • Gina Hinojosa58.5% 1,289,576

    state representative from the 49th district (2017–present)

  • Chris Bell9.8% 216,787

    former U.S. representative for Texas's 25th congressional district (2003–2005), nominee for governor in 2006, candidate for mayor of Houston in 2001 and 2015, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020

Republican primary

March 3, 2026Results 2,156,879 votes
  • Greg Abbott Incumbent81.8% 1,764,924

    incumbent governor (2015–present)

  • Pete "Doc" Chambers11.2% 240,640

    former Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army Special Forces

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