Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott holds an 83% implied probability in the Texas gubernatorial race due to his strong incumbency position, substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million against challenger Gina Hinojosa’s roughly $3 million, and consistent polling leads of 3–7 points in recent surveys through late August 2026. Hinojosa, the Democratic state representative, has narrowed historical Republican margins by emphasizing affordability, property taxes, education funding, and opposition to data centers, while Abbott highlights border security and economic policies. Recent campaign activity includes Hinojosa’s expanded ad buys and rallies targeting independents and suburbs, yet polling averages around 48% for Abbott versus 44% for Hinojosa reflect the state’s partisan baseline and limited Democratic statewide success in over two decades. The November 3 election timeline leaves room for late shifts driven by turnout or economic sentiment.
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Texas Governor Election Winner
$88,193 Vol.
$88,193 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
Greg Abbott (R)
82%
Gina Hinojosa (D)
18%
$88,193 Vol.
$88,193 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
Greg Abbott (R)
$38,214 Vol.
82%
Gina Hinojosa (D)
$49,979 Vol.
18%
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott holds an 83% implied probability in the Texas gubernatorial race due to his strong incumbency position, substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million against challenger Gina Hinojosa’s roughly $3 million, and consistent polling leads of 3–7 points in recent surveys through late August 2026. Hinojosa, the Democratic state representative, has narrowed historical Republican margins by emphasizing affordability, property taxes, education funding, and opposition to data centers, while Abbott highlights border security and economic policies. Recent campaign activity includes Hinojosa’s expanded ad buys and rallies targeting independents and suburbs, yet polling averages around 48% for Abbott versus 44% for Hinojosa reflect the state’s partisan baseline and limited Democratic statewide success in over two decades. The November 3 election timeline leaves room for late shifts driven by turnout or economic sentiment.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Market Opened: Oct 13, 2025, 5:36 PM ET
Volume
$88,193End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:36 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott holds an 83% implied probability in the Texas gubernatorial race due to his strong incumbency position, substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million against challenger Gina Hinojosa’s roughly $3 million, and consistent polling leads of 3–7 points in recent surveys through late August 2026. Hinojosa, the Democratic state representative, has narrowed historical Republican margins by emphasizing affordability, property taxes, education funding, and opposition to data centers, while Abbott highlights border security and economic policies. Recent campaign activity includes Hinojosa’s expanded ad buys and rallies targeting independents and suburbs, yet polling averages around 48% for Abbott versus 44% for Hinojosa reflect the state’s partisan baseline and limited Democratic statewide success in over two decades. The November 3 election timeline leaves room for late shifts driven by turnout or economic sentiment.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Volume
$88,193End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:36 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott holds an 83% implied probability in the Texas gubernatorial race due to his strong incumbency position, substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million against challenger Gina Hinojosa’s roughly $3 million, and consistent polling leads of 3–7 points in recent surveys through late August 2026. Hinojosa, the Democratic state representative, has narrowed historical Republican margins by emphasizing affordability, property taxes, education funding, and opposition to data centers, while Abbott highlights border security and economic policies. Recent campaign activity includes Hinojosa’s expanded ad buys and rallies targeting independents and suburbs, yet polling averages around 48% for Abbott versus 44% for Hinojosa reflect the state’s partisan baseline and limited Democratic statewide success in over two decades. The November 3 election timeline leaves room for late shifts driven by turnout or economic sentiment.
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