Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Austin, Texas, highlighting the high level of national party support in the state. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, is trailing three-term Republican Greg Abbott in polls. The last time a Democrat was in the governor's seat was in 1994. Despite not being on the Texas primary runoff ticket, both Abbott and Hinoje are looking to gain voters ahead of the November 2026 general election.