EL PASO, Texas – On Wednesday, Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa made a high‑profile stop in El Paso as the campaign season entered its final stretch. The candidate addressed crowds at two venues, first at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and later at the Epic Railyard Event Center in South‑Central El Paso.
UTEP rally draws state leaders
Hinojosa’s earlier appearance on the UTEP campus featured New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke, both of whom joined the Texas Democrat in urging students and young adults to register and vote. “As a major metropolitan area, El Paso has the numbers,” Hinojosa told the audience, adding that she hopes residents will “do everything in their power to run up the score” on Election Day.
Evening event at Epic Railyard
Later that evening, Hinojosa addressed a larger crowd at the Epic Railyard Event Center. The rally emphasized her platform of expanding education funding, protecting voting rights, and supporting economic development in border communities. She highlighted the significance of El Paso’s growing population and its potential to shape the outcome of the governor’s race.
Hinojosa’s campaign notes that a victory would make her the first Democratic governor of Texas since Ann Richards left office in 1995. She is currently facing Republican incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term.
Governor Abbott’s upcoming visit
Republican Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to visit El Paso less than 24 hours after Hinojosa’s events. Abbott plans to hold a “Get‑Out‑The‑Vote” gathering on Thursday afternoon at Rosa’s Cantina in West El Paso, aiming to mobilize his base ahead of the November election.
Both candidates are intensifying outreach in the city, recognizing its strategic importance in a tightly contested statewide race. Local voters are encouraged to review candidate platforms, verify polling locations, and participate in the upcoming election.
For additional voter resources, including the ABC‑7 voter guide, visit the Your Voice, Your Vote page on KVIA.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
