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Texas · Texas Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Greg Abbott

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent governor (2015–present)

2026 race · Texas Governor

68% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

32%68%

64% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

36%64%
● Gina Hinojosa● Greg AbbottINC
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Background

Current office
Texas Governor
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
3 (3 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Texas, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Governor Nov 8, 2022

    R · 54.8% · 4,437,097 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Governor Nov 6, 2018

    R · 55.8% · 4,655,344 votes

    Won
  3. 2014

    Governor Nov 4, 2014

    R · 60.4% · 2,796,547 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026