Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map

A Latina Democrat, Gina Hinojosa, is connecting with Latino voters by focusing on everyday pain points — rising costs and underfunded schools — resonating with parents and working families.
Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott still has a massive financial and name-recognition edge and leans on border and public-safety themes, but polls show Hinojosa closing the gap, especially with Hispanic voters.
Texas’ growing Latino electorate and higher turnout this year make the race more competitive than usual — turnout could decide whether Democrats break a decades-long losing streak.