Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race. Covered by 27 outlets: 14 lean left, 8 are centre, 4 lean right, 1 are not rated.
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