Race 2 of 18

Governor

Signs or vetoes state law, appoints agency heads and many judges, commands the Texas Military Department and directs state emergency powers.

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Republican
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott is the Republican candidate for Governor. Abbott used a Texas proclamation to designate CAIR, a U.S. Muslim civil-rights and advocacy organization, as a foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organization.
Muslim / Islam record
4 documented
Muslim community engagement
2
Pro-Israel political money
Partial review
Anti-Islam remarks & actions
3 documented
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Expanded state enforcement powers
Years in public office
30 years
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Democrat
Gina Hinojosa
Gina Hinojosa is the Democratic candidate for Governor. Hinojosa told the Texas Democratic Convention that Muslim Texans are Texans.
Muslim / Islam record
1 documented
Muslim community engagement
No verified public record found
Pro-Israel political money
Partial review
Anti-Islam remarks & actions
No public info found
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Backed policing transparency
Years in public office
12 years
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Libertarian
Pat Dixon
Pat Dixon is the Libertarian candidate for Governor. Dixon says his platform is the Libertarian Party platform rather than a candidate-specific list of promises.
Muslim / Islam record
No public info found
Muslim community engagement
No verified public record found
Pro-Israel political money
Partial review
Anti-Islam remarks & actions
No public info found
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Backed an individual-liberty platform
Years in public office
No public info found
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What we examine for this office

1. Muslims, Islam & Civil Rights — Documented Record
2. Democracy & Civil Liberties
3. Family & Household Policy
4. Office-Specific Record & Authority
5. Muslim Community Engagement
6. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
7. Palestine, Israel & Foreign Policy

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Greg Abbott (Republican), Gina Hinojosa (Democrat), Pat Dixon (Libertarian).

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