HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa speaks during a campaign rally during at Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Hinojosa is facing incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbot in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3rd. Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico is running against Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with both sides and their supporters spending a combined $560 million, making it the most expensive senate race in U.S. history. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)