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Did a New Governor Just Win in Texas? 🚀

Gina Hinojosa, a member of the Democratic Party, won the Texas governor race, surprising many.

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Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

First Hispanic governor in Texas history.

Ends thirty years of Republican dominance.

Abbott spent about one hundred million dollars on his campaign.

Reflects a nationwide trend of Democratic victories.

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She becomes the first Hispanic person to lead Texas.

The previous governor, Greg Abbott, had served three terms and spent a lot of money trying to stay in office.

This election changes the state after three decades of Republican Party control.

The result is part of a larger shift where Democrats won many important races across the country.

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upset

a surprising result that many did not expect

governor

the person who runs a state

Republican Party

a political group that usually wants smaller government

Democratic Party

a political group that usually wants more help for people

historic

very important and not happened before

drought

a long time without something happening

redistricting

changing the lines of voting areas

bastion

a place where a group is very strong

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