Transcript: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 25, 2026
Summary
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa discussed her campaign, public school funding and health care in an interview on “Face the Nation” on Oct. 25, 2026. She said her campaign aims to attract voters across party lines and make public schools and children’s health care priorities.Key Facts
- Hinojosa said voters are dissatisfied with both political parties and that her campaign offers a way beyond traditional partisan politics.
- She said six or seven polls in the preceding six weeks showed her winning, while all polls placed the race within the margin of error.
- Hinojosa said 181 Texas school districts operate on a four-day school week.
- She blamed school funding pressures in part on Gov. Greg Abbott withholding funding in 2023 during a dispute over school vouchers.
- Hinojosa said a voucher law passed the previous year diverted $1 billion from public schools to private schools.
- She said school closures and teacher departures reflect the challenges facing Texas school districts.
- Hinojosa said Texas has the highest number of uninsured children of any state and is among the states that have not expanded Medicaid.
- She said expanding Medicaid is one possible way to improve children’s access to health care.
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