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Hinojosa Snubbed at Texas Governor's Debate

Updated 2026-10-15 20:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa was left with an empty lectern during a debate after Gov. Abbott declined to participate, highlighting the contentious race for governor.

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Hinojosa stages empty lectern at Texas governor's mansion amid Abbott debate snub

Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) spoke next to an empty lectern in front of the Lone Star State’s governor’s mansion Thursday after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) did not accept her debate invitation. “I guess the governor is a no-show, which is not surprising because he has been a no-show for

2026-10-15 19:34 UTC