Abbott: Hinojosa 'makes Talarico look almost conservative'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) called Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa “the number one most radical leftist” in the state House and said she “makes Talarico look almost conservative,” in a final pitch to undecided voters ahead of Election Day. The attack frames the governor’s closing message around ideological contrast with Hinojosa, a state representative, as polls prepare to close. The remark references state Rep. James Talarico as a benchmark for the left, positioning Hinojosa further left on the statewide ticket. The contest’s outcome will be watched for whether Abbott’s late messaging moves undecided voters and how Hinojosa responds to the characterization.