Abbott and Patrick are both seeking their fourth four-year terms in their respective offices.
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Gov. Dan Patrick handily won their primaries Tuesday, both decisively beating several lesser-known Republican challengers to continue their reelection bids. Abbott and Patrick are both seeking their fourth four-year terms in their respective offices. Both remain formidable general election opponents, withfrom the Republican base in hand. In 2022, Abbott beat former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke by over 10 percentage points, and Patrick also won reelection with a 10-point edge., Abbott has promised to further rein in property taxes and touted the conservative victories of his decade in office, framing his candidacy as a bulwark of “common sense in a country reeling from far-left, progressive insanity.” He has also vowed to spend big to flip Harris County, a Democratic stronghold. Patrick is a leading conservative voice in Texas closely aligned with President Donald Trump. He has used his powerful perch atop the Texas Senate to infuse Christianity in public life, restrict abortion and immigration practices in the state, pursue sometimes contentious goals among Republicans like banning THC and bolstering the state’s film incentives program, and more. Democrats have struggled to mount competitive statewide bids in recent years. But they’re are hoping that the U.S. Senate race — the highest-profile competition at the top of the ticket — will create a down-ballot boost for their side, including in the gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial contests. Hinojosa campaigned alongside both Democratic Senate candidates, U.S. Rep.of Austin, in the months leading up to Election Day, calling herself “Team Jasarico” as she worked to build support out of both of their camps. More broadly, Democrats see a chance to make inroads in Texas this election cycle, hoping that dissatisfaction with the Trump administration will drive turnout, in addition to aby the biggest Democratic groups in the state to coordinate campaign efforts and build longer-term infrastructure toward a blue Texas. Hinojosa, a former school board president, made her focus on education issues in the Texas House, and opposing Abbott’s private school voucher program, theNew $185 million luxury Hemisfair hotel opens its doorsSan Antonio blood donations needed after Austin mass shooting impacts inventoryWar in Middle East leaves San Antonio family trapped in IsraelGet ready for election day in Bexar County- What are the big races happening?Iranian ballistic missile attacks strike heart of Tel AvivSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones censured in historic firstSan Antonio's Animal Care Services is trying to track down a cat with a jar stuck on its headDennis Quaid greets the crowd at President Trump's rallyWoman brutally attacked by husband who killed daughter, attacked other child gives impact statementAvery Everett is in Corpus Christi ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit on FridayThe high for Feb. 26, 2026, was 93 degrees making Thursday the hottest February day since 1996!Neighbor, police still haunted by unsolved murder of woman on East SideNew West Side thrift store supports at-risk shelter animals
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