Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) held an event next to an empty lectern in front of the Texas governor’s mansion on October 15, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott (R) declined her invitation to participate in a debate. Hinojosa stated, "I guess the governor is a no-show, which is not surprising because he has been a no-show for Texans for years."
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Hinojosa holds event at Texas governor’s mansion after Abbott declines debate invitation
Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic candidate for governor in Texas, conducted an event at the governor's mansion on October 15, 2026, featuring an empty lectern after Governor Greg Abbott declined to participate in a debate. Hinojosa criticized Abbott for his absence.
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