Democrat Hinojosa wins Texas governor race over Abbott

Who's involved

• Gina HinojosaDemocrat candidate for governor, former Austin ISD trustee and board president
• Greg AbbottRepublican incumbent governor
• Mike MorathEducation Commissioner, appointed by Abbott
• Vikki GoodwinDemocrat, elected lieutenant governor
• Rachel WhiteAssociate professor of educational leadership and policy at UT Austin

The facts

• Hinojosa served on Austin ISD board of trustees from 2012 to late 2015, including as president.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Austin ISD faces budget crisis and state intervention threat after Burnet and Webb middle schools received fifth failing accountability ratings.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Hinojosa becomes Texas's first Democratic governor since 1994.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Morath was appointed by Abbott in December 2015.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Vikki Goodwin, a Democrat, won the lieutenant governor's race and will preside over the Senate.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Confirmation of Education Commissioner requires approval from two-thirds of Texas Senate members present.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Republicans will retain control of the Texas Senate despite Democrat victories.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Gina Hinojosa On day one, will fire Mike Morath and end state takeovers of public schools.^{1 2}
• Gina Hinojosa Pledged to increase investment in public schools, raise teacher pay and preserve local control.^{1 2}
• Rachel White Hinojosa's promise to fire Morath could mean declining to reappoint him and nominating a successor.^{1 2}
• Education policy experts A new commissioner would still be bound by state law requiring intervention in struggling districts.^{1 2}