Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott holds a strong trader consensus lead in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial race due to the state's longstanding Republican tilt, his three-term record on border security and economic issues, and a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million. Recent September polling has narrowed the contest, with averages showing Abbott ahead by low single digits and some surveys placing Democrat Gina Hinojosa slightly ahead or tied among likely voters, driven by her gains with independents and Latino voters on affordability, public education funding, and opposition to school vouchers. Hinojosa secured her nomination with 59 percent in the March primary, while Abbott faced minimal opposition. Forecasters rate the race Likely Republican or a toss-up, and early voting begins October 19, leaving room for shifts based on turnout and late developments.
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Texas Governor Election Winner
$129,911 Vol.
$129,911 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
Greg Abbott (R)
78%
Gina Hinojosa (D)
22%
$129,911 Vol.
$129,911 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
Greg Abbott (R)
$59,116 Vol.
78%
Gina Hinojosa (D)
$70,795 Vol.
22%
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 a strong trader consensus lead in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial race due to the state's longstanding Republican tilt, his three-term record on border security and economic issues, and a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million. Recent September polling has narrowed the contest, with averages showing Abbott ahead by low single digits and some surveys placing Democrat Gina Hinojosa slightly ahead or tied among likely voters, driven by her gains with independents and Latino voters on affordability, public education funding, and opposition to school vouchers. Hinojosa secured her nomination with 59 percent in the March primary, while Abbott faced minimal opposition. Forecasters rate the race Likely Republican or a toss-up, and early voting begins October 19, leaving room for shifts based on turnout and late developments.
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
$129,911End 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 a strong trader consensus lead in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial race due to the state's longstanding Republican tilt, his three-term record on border security and economic issues, and a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million. Recent September polling has narrowed the contest, with averages showing Abbott ahead by low single digits and some surveys placing Democrat Gina Hinojosa slightly ahead or tied among likely voters, driven by her gains with independents and Latino voters on affordability, public education funding, and opposition to school vouchers. Hinojosa secured her nomination with 59 percent in the March primary, while Abbott faced minimal opposition. Forecasters rate the race Likely Republican or a toss-up, and early voting begins October 19, leaving room for shifts based on turnout and late developments.
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
$129,911End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:36 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott holds a strong trader consensus lead in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial race due to the state's longstanding Republican tilt, his three-term record on border security and economic issues, and a substantial fundraising edge exceeding $67 million. Recent September polling has narrowed the contest, with averages showing Abbott ahead by low single digits and some surveys placing Democrat Gina Hinojosa slightly ahead or tied among likely voters, driven by her gains with independents and Latino voters on affordability, public education funding, and opposition to school vouchers. Hinojosa secured her nomination with 59 percent in the March primary, while Abbott faced minimal opposition. Forecasters rate the race Likely Republican or a toss-up, and early voting begins October 19, leaving room for shifts based on turnout and late developments.
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