Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer and politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | McAllen, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Gina Hinojosa
04/03/2026
The Associated Press projected Gina Hinojosa as the winner of the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas on the night of the March 2026 primary election. She finished with close to 59% of the vote in the early results, securing the Democratic nomination to face Governor Greg Abbott in November.
15/10/2025
State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin announced her run for Governor of Texas in 2026, joining a crowded Democratic primary field. She launched her campaign in Brownsville, focusing on public schools, health care costs and affordability while challenging Governor Greg Abbott.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Democratic politician and lawyer who has served in the Texas House of Representatives for District 49 since 2017 and became the Democratic nominee in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election after winning the March 2026 primary. |
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| Full Name | Regina Inez Hinojosa |
| Early Life | Raised in the Rio Grande Valley and a graduate of Brownsville public schools; daughter of politician Gilberto Hinojosa. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's | Plan II Honors, Government, University of Texas at Austin (1996) |
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| Law Degree | Juris Doctor, George Washington University (1999) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | John Donisi |
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| Spouse Occupation | Austin attorney who served as a special assistant to Governor Ann Richards |
Family
| Father | Gilberto Hinojosa |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the law firm Kator, Parks & Weiser; practiced as a civil rights and union lawyer. |
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| Notable Legal Work | In 2005, was part of the legal team that sued U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. |
| Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees | Elected in 2012; served as board president in 2015-2016. |
| Texas House of Representatives | Represents District 49; took office January 10, 2017; committees have included Public Education and Business & Industry; has chaired the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee. |
| 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign | Launched her campaign for Governor of Texas on 15/10/2025 in Brownsville; won the Democratic primary on 03/03/2026 and is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election against incumbent Greg Abbott. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her parents were legal aid lawyers in Mission, Texas, and she was steeped in social justice activism from a young age. | |
| 2. Received the Mexican American Legislative Caucus Freshman of the Year award. |
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