Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott has conceded the Texas governor’s race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
Abbott announced the concession in a speech Tuesday night, following an election centered on the direction of state government.
“Leading this state has been the greatest honor I’ve ever had. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your love. Thank you for making Texas, Texas. And God bless you all, and God bless the great state of Texas,” Abbott said in his speech.
Abbott entered the election seeking a fourth term as governor, while Hinojosa sought to become the state’s first Democratic governor since Ann Richards.
The next governor’s term begins in January 2027.
