AI Image
Latino Dems urge Democratic Governors Association to put money behind Gina Hinojosa as Texas governor's race tightens
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Latino Democratic leaders are urging the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) to invest $10 million in Texas to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, following a poll showing her narrowly leading Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
- The New York Times/Siena College poll showed Hinojosa ahead by three points, though the result is within the margin of error, highlighting a competitive race despite Abbott's significant financial advantage.
- Abbott's campaign and Republican allies are outspending Hinojosa by about 10-to-1, creating a major funding gap for the Democratic challenger.
- DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has been hesitant to divert funds from incumbent Democratic governors, some of whom are in strong positions, limiting investment in Texas.
- Julián Castro and other Latino leaders are publicly pressing the DGA and Beshear to increase support for Hinojosa, emphasizing her potential to win in a state that Trump won decisively in 2024.
