Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Texas Governor Greg Abbott on 3 November after campaigning for a pause on new data-centre approvals.
Two or more independent outlets report it. We'll update this page as reporting comes in, then say whether it held up.
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Who's reporting it
- CNBC, 2026-11-04: Reports Hinojosa unseated Abbott after blaming him for the rapid build-out of data centres. source
- CBS News, 2026-11-04: Reports Hinojosa beat the Republican incumbent after proposing a temporary ban on data-centre construction, and notes Abbott had already suspended approvals. source
- Anadolu Agency, 2026-11-05: Reports Hinojosa defeated the three-term governor after calling for a statewide moratorium on new projects until stronger rules exist. source
History
- 2026-11-10: Corroborated. CNBC, CBS News and Anadolu each report the result and her moratorium pledge in their own election coverage.