As polls show Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, competitive in her bid to become the first Latina governor of Texas, over 70 Latino officials have urged the Democratic Governors Association to increase support for her campaign against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. The letter, signed by figures including Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona, warns that failure to invest could jeopardize support for DGA chair Andy Beshear should he run for president in 2028. Beshear affirmed the DGA is investing via staff and expenses, with more to come, and denied letting 2028 ambitions influence current decisions.
Hinojosa has spent $8.7 million compared to Abbott’s $68 million in advertising, per Ad Impact. The DGA has so far directed funds to states like Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada but not Texas. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, the nation’s only sitting Latina governor, has also been fundraising for Hinojosa.
The disparity highlights a broader challenge: national donors favor federal over state races. Texas remains a Republican stronghold, with Trump winning it by 14 points in 2024.
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