Hinojosa leads incumbent Greg Abbott 59-35 among likely Latino voters in September polling by Equis Research, though 27% of that demographic cannot rate her. She had approximately $4M on hand at the end of last month and is currently outspent by Abbott roughly 10 to 1. Abbott's campaign spent nearly $70M between July 1 and Sept. 24, leaving $17.3M for the final 30 days of the race. Meanwhile, Beshear is using his role as DGA chair to increase his connections before a planned 2028 presidential bid.
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Texas Democrats Clash With Andy Beshear Over $10M DGA Request
US Politics11 days ago
Hispanic organizers and congressional members are demanding that more party resources be shifted to the Texas gubernatorial race to support candidate Gina Hinojosa. Texas Democrats requested $10M from the Democratic Governors Association but received only $1M, according to CNN, fueling a conflict with the association's chair, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. A DGA source stated that funding is being prioritized for states where candidates are competitive and costs are lower, while Latino leaders continue to pressure Beshear for more resources to capitalize on shifting voter trends.
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