Latino Democratic Officials Pressure DGA to Pour Millions into Texas to Unseat Conservative Governor
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More than 70 Latino Democratic politicians are demanding the Democratic Governors Association funnel $10 million into Texas to prop up Gina Hinojosa, after a poll—well within the margin of error—claims she’s slightly ahead of Governor Greg Abbott.
A group of over 70 Latino Democratic leaders has sent a letter to the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) and its chair, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, demanding a massive $10 million investment in the Texas governor’s race. Their push comes after a New York Times-Siena College poll released Saturday claimed Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa is three points ahead of Republican Governor Greg Abbott—a negligible lead, especially given the poll’s margin of error.
Hinojosa, who has struggled to raise funds, is being vastly outspent by Governor Abbott and his Republican allies, who have strong support from Texans who value conservative leadership and stability. Despite this, Beshear has so far wisely focused on protecting incumbent Democratic governors instead of wasting resources on a long-shot attempt to flip reliably red Texas.
Former San Antonio mayor and failed 2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro took to social media to repeat the call, urging the DGA to back Hinojosa “in a real way” and making the questionable claim that she “can win.”
Democrats continue to fantasize about turning Texas blue as the campaign’s final weeks approach, despite the state’s consistent support for Republican values at the presidential level. The DGA is being pressured to pour millions into a race that, for now, remains firmly in Republican hands.