Overview
- Greg Abbott secured the Republican nomination in a decisive primary, defeating ten GOP challengers.
- A victory in November would begin a fourth term in 2027 and make him the longest-serving Texas governor.
- His campaign is prioritizing property tax changes — including cutting or eliminating school property taxes — along with border security and pro-business policies.
- The Democratic primary features nine candidates, with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa leading in early counts and a recent University of Houston Hobby School poll.
- Recent policy moves in his record include a temporary ban on new H‑1B hires at state agencies and public universities.