Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa announced on Wednesday she is running for governor.

Hinojosa held her first campaign event at the Alonso Building in Brownsville, the city where she was raised.

“It's time for change,” Hinojosa said. “Everybody wants good schools, affordable health care, affordable housing that you can feel proud about. Those are my priority issues."

Hinojosa is running as a Democrat.

The Texas gubernatorial race is set for Nov. 2026. 

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