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A Lubbock County resident holds up a "¡TSAT por Gina!" sign while Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa speaks at a Democratic candidate rally on July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Hinojosa is set to face Republican Gov. Greg Abbott duri - The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
A "TSAT por Gina!" sign waved high at a Lubbock rally this week as Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Gina Hinojosa made her pitch to local voters. On July 18, Hinojosa outlined her platform to a crowd gathered near the Depot District.
On July 18, Hinojosa outlined her platform to a crowd gathered near the Depot District. She aims to unseat Governor Greg Abbott. This appearance marks a clear effort by Democrats to engage with voters beyond the state's major urban centers, bringing the statewide contest directly to West Texas.
Her appearance means Lubbock is squarely on the statewide political radar, attracting candidates from both sides of the aisle. For folks driving down University Avenue or grabbing coffee in Tech Terrace, this brings statewide policy debates right into our backyard. Expect more local airtime for issues like property taxes, school funding, or infrastructure on 19th Street. You should also anticipate a noticeable uptick in campaign ads on local TV and yard signs popping up from Quaker Avenue to Frankford as the election cycle ramps up significantly.
A Democratic gubernatorial candidate drawing a crowd here might just make some wonder if the political map of Texas is slowly redrawing itself.
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