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Democrats win governorships in Texas, Ohio and Iowa

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott concedes the Texas race as Democrat Gina Hinojosa secures a 57% to 42% victory, becoming the state's first Latina governor and the first Democrat elected there since 1990. In Ohio, Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, while in Iowa, Rob Sand wins, marking the first Democratic governorship since 2006. Abbott entered the election with a cash reserve of $105.7 million, and Ramaswamy spent more than $100 million on his campaign, including $36 million of personal funds.

Key facts

  • Abbott's campaign cash reserve totals $105.7 million.
  • Ramaswamy's personal contribution to his campaign is estimated at $36 million.
  • Hinojosa's victory margin is 15 percentage points.
  • Rob Sand's win ends a 20‑year Democratic drought in Iowa's governor's office.

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Why it matters

The outcomes broaden Democratic control in historically Republican strongholds.

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  1. First published from Fortune