Democrats clash with Beshear over funding for Hinojosa Texas governor race

Who's involved

• Andy BeshearKentucky Governor and Democratic Governors Association chair
• Gina HinojosaDemocratic nominee for Texas governor
• Greg AbbottRepublican Governor of Texas
• Sylvia GarciaTexas Representative
• Veronica EscobarTexas Representative
• Democratic Governors AssociationNational party committee

The facts

• Democratic Governors Association announced $1 million to support Hinojosa campaign, with possibility of additional funding.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Latest New York Times/Siena poll shows Hinojosa up four points, within margin of sampling error.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Hinojosa initially requested $10 million from Beshear and DGA, then downgraded request to $3 million.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Beshear is chair of Democratic Governors Association during 2026 midterms.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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

• Sylvia Garcia, Texas Representative Beshear not taking Latinos seriously as voting bloc in Democratic Party.^{1 2}
• DGA aide (person familiar with internal DGA conversations) Their polls show Hinojosa down by 5 points.^{1 2}
• Hinojosa campaign (another person familiar with matter) Campaign's own polls show Hinojosa within margin of error.^{1 2}
• DGA aide Money should not go to Texas when other candidates tied or ahead in cheaper states.^{1 2}