El Paso – With less than a week left before the November midterm election, Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa visited KVIA studios for a one‑on‑one interview with ABC‑7 anchor Mauricio Casillas. The conversation focused on the issues that matter most to Texas voters: border security, the cost of living and the future of data‑center development.
Balancing border security and immigration enforcement
Hinojosa acknowledged the growing concern among Texans about illegal immigration and its impact on public safety. She said her approach would combine strong enforcement at the border with humane treatment of families seeking a better life. “We need to protect our communities while also respecting the dignity of every individual,” she told Casillas. The candidate highlighted the need for additional resources for Customs and Border Protection and for state‑level coordination with local law‑enforcement agencies.
Addressing affordability for El Pasos and beyond
Affordability was a recurring theme throughout the interview. Hinojosa noted that rising housing costs, utility rates and grocery prices are squeezing working families. She pledged to pursue policies that increase the supply of affordable housing, expand access to high‑speed broadband in rural areas and protect property‑tax relief programs that benefit homeowners. “Every Texan deserves a roof over their head and a paycheck that stretches,” she said, emphasizing that her plan would prioritize the most vulnerable neighborhoods in El Paso.
Data‑center development with a focus on community benefits
Texas continues to attract major data‑center projects, and Hinojosa said she wants to ensure those investments benefit local economies. She outlined a framework that would require developers to partner with community colleges for workforce training, contribute to local infrastructure upgrades and adhere to environmental standards that protect water resources. “Data centers can be a boon for jobs, but only if they are good neighbors,” she asserted.
Changing Latino voting patterns
The candidate also addressed the shifting political landscape among Latino voters. She observed that a portion of the Latino electorate supported Republican candidates in the last election, a trend she believes stems from concerns about border policy and economic opportunity. Hinojosa urged her campaign to listen closely to those voters, saying, “Our message must be about real solutions, not partisan rhetoric.”
What a Democratic win could mean for Texas
Hinojosa reminded viewers that a Democratic governor would be the first in more than three decades. She argued that her administration would bring a fresh perspective to statewide issues, from education funding to energy policy, while respecting Texas’s tradition of limited government and individual liberty. “We can protect our families, grow our economy and uphold our constitutional freedoms,” she concluded.
The full interview is available at the top of the KVIA page.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
