Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulled off a stunning upset in the Texas governor's race Tuesday, after three-term Gov. Greg Abbott (R) conceded the race.

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[–] 4 points 5 days ago (3 children)

It'll be an uphill battle for her against the state house and senate.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 days ago (1 child)

    That was a pleasant surprise as well.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 days ago

    Plus the incoming Lieutenant Governor is a Democrat. And in the Texas governmental system, the Lieutenant Governor has a ton of power over the Senate, akin to the Senate Majority Leader in most other American systems: ability to set committee memberships, control the calendar, etc.

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