Primary
Primary held March 3, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| 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
| 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
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
Gina Hinojosa Nominee
DemocratGreg Abbott Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/Siena University ±3.1 | 2026-06-27 | 656 LV | ±4.50 | Gina Hinojosa 44.00% | Greg Abbott 51.00% |
| NY Times/Siena | 2026-06-27 | 656 LV | ±4.50 | Hinojosa 44.00% | Abbott 51.00% |
| SoCal Strategies(R) partisan·R | 2026-06-21 | 800 LV | Gina Hinojosa 42.00% | Greg Abbott 54.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Texas governor's race?
Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa 49.1% to 42.2% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+6.9 margin based on 12 polls from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Texas governor's race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the PollingSource polling average rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Texas governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from New York Times/Siena University (completed June 27, 2026), found Gina Hinojosa (D) at 44% and Greg Abbott (R) at 51%.
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 90 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
Seeking third term