By Mark Archibald
Several dozen East Texas Democrats welcomed Gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, in Navarro County Tuesday.
The event was held prior to a private meeting with disgruntled Republicans who were said to be open to voting for her in November.
Hinojosa’s campaign is hoping to make inroads with Republicans and Independent voters who are dissatisfied with the state’s top Republican.
With just a matter of weeks before Texans across the state cast their ballots several polls show the Democratic nominee within striking distance of Abbott who was first elected Governor of Texas in 2014.
“Greg Abbott’s support of school vouchers and early backing of data centers doesn’t help Texans or Texas communities,” she said.
Texas has more data centers than any state in the nation
Hinojosa highlighted the strain on resources including electricity and water needed to run the data centers.
Hinojosa also discussed the impact Republican policies have had on rural health care, and the financial strain many in Texas have been contending with thanks to price increases, inflation, and the lack of responsiveness from the Republican leadership within the state.
Navarro is one of four Texas counties that Democrats increased their voting share in 2024.
A trend which Navarro County Democratic Chairman Terry Garner, hopes to continue.
“This is a big day for Navarro County to have a Gina stop in Navarro County and meet voters and volunteers. It gives us the boost we need to spread the message and grow the local Democratic Party.”
“Today’s events prove politics doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game,” he added.
“People are frustrated they are looking for someone who will listen and represent them, not just big business and political donor interests,” Garner said.
Early voting for the General Election begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30