Governor Greg Abbott took the stage at a packed venue in San Antonio on Thursday for his final campaign stop before Election Day, urging Texans to give him a record fourth term. Abbott opened by acknowledging the race will be close, saying, “We pretty much have a tie game. The game is going to be decided tomorrow, by those who go vote tomorrow. We need everyone in this room to be involved in that process.”
He then turned to the economy, asserting that Texas boasts “the best economy in America.” Abbott highlighted job numbers, noting that “more Texans have a job than ever before” and that under his watch “more than 2.6 million Texans have been able to get a job, their paycheck is higher than ever before, and the poverty rate is at an all‑time low.” He framed these figures as evidence that his administration’s policies are delivering real benefits to families across the state.
Abbott also outlined his “affordability agenda,” promising to shift resources away from building a wall on the southern border and instead focus on securing the northern, western, and eastern borders. “When we pass my affordability agenda, I’m going to stop building the wall on the southern border. I’m going to build it on the northern border, the western border, the eastern border,” he said, positioning border security as a component of economic stability.
Democratic challenger offers a contrasting vision
Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa responded by warning that Texas “can’t afford to keep the lights on” and cited the state’s high rate of bankruptcies, saying, “We have the most bankruptcies of any state in America, and it is our small businesses who are struggling to keep their doors open. That, my friends, is Greg Abbott’s record.” Hinojosa framed the upcoming election as a chance for a new direction, expressing confidence that voters would choose her to lead the state.
Both candidates presented sharply different plans for the next four years. Abbott focused on continuing his economic agenda, emphasizing job growth, wage increases, and border security. Hinojosa highlighted fiscal concerns for small businesses and households, urging voters to consider a shift in leadership.
Voting information for Bexar County
Polls in Bexar County are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters who are still in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote, and ballots may be cast at any polling location within the county. Residents can stay updated on the Texas gubernatorial election results through the provided link.
As the final day of campaigning approaches, both campaigns are urging Texans to head to the polls and make their voices heard.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
