Midterms 2026: Texans Are Fed Up After Years Of Greg Abbott
Don Lemon sits down with Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa at Courier Texas’ “On the Ballot” event in Houston.
Hinojosa makes her case to Texas voters and takes aim at Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s record, arguing that decisions made under his administration have left working families paying the price. She discusses affordability, public education, rising electricity costs, immigration enforcement and what she says she would do differently as governor.
With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa explains why she believes Texas voters are ready for a change and what’s at stake in her race against Abbott.

@TheDonLemonShow
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
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@RaulMartinez-om9th
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Let’s turn TEXAS blue… red sucks!!!! Republicans power in TEXAs is like a the perfect dictatorship for more than 30 years. ! It’s enough!! … let do it Texans!!! We are better than this republicans power!
@whiskyjames4200
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I don't believe in polls. However, I'm hopeful that they are correct this time around.
@WolrdTodayTV
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
CNN thanks for firing Don! IYKYK
@Cheryl-e8d
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
This Coverage,, Was Awesome Don,,,, Excellent Knowledge in knowing what's Going On With The Rest Of The Country, Preparing For Mid Terms, etc.
Bravo!!!!❤🌅✨✨👏🏼
@MariaGonzalez-dt2ii
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Espetense para octubre 3 fuera demos
@georgecampbell7218
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
California is about right, keep it there, we have real men and real women in Texas, and we know the difference.
@TheNaughtyBiscotti
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
7:27 Start
@ronismith686
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Watching from Lufkin Tx! Go Gina
@ag225-ml
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I think real change is not voting in a white supremacist. Dem or Rep
@Mary-gb8li
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I'm a born and raised Texan. I'm Independent, voted on both sides of the isle. I thought when Bush was Governor it couldn't get worst but, then came Abbott. Unless your a millionaire, they don't care about you. It's time for ABBOT, Patrick, Corrupt Paxton, Cruz (despicable) to go. I lost all respect for any Republican on how they handled the shooting of Uvalde School, Flooding at the Campsite and handling our citizen of all color. It's time to stop drinking the Orange Tang Kool-Aid and start a new flavor BLUE. It's time Gina Hinojosa, it's time for Tallarico. Let's go TX's , it's time to take our state back and make it better for everyone. 💙💙Vote
@billjames3129
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Thank you Don lemon 🍋 for reporting 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@gloriaclayton861
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I'm In Dallas and Voting For Gina!💙💙💙💙💙💙
@Hollywhite1
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I don’t know why people are “ tired” of Democratic politicians 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
They can’t do any legislate without POWER .
This ridiculous apathy is why we got 2.0 DT and Ted Cruz.
❗️Let’s BE CLEAR . The Texas residents have given Republicans power to do all that they have done .
Texans NEED TO VOTE and stop all the complaining
@Hollywhite1
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Vote EARLY Oct 19-30
@JDTX713
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Texas is going BLUE 💙, that is what happening. Check your VOTE REGISTRATION and VOTE EARLY America💙
Anonymous
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Go Gina!!!
@IFITAINT1THINGITISANOTHER
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
You would’ve thought Texans would be pissed off at that corrupt, racist, inept piece of crap taking away their rights by now.
It wasn’t enough that he had women arrested for having an abortion with their own body. And allow pregnant women to die instead of a doctors rendering aid.
The Three Stooges time are up.
@AndreaScott-p7e
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
🙌🏾 running late
@AndreaScott-p7e
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Hey Don!!!
@DorothyKuhn-n6m
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Here Plano
@ndtrnbsn
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Texan here…I cant wait to vote for Talarico and Hinojosa. I am seeing so many Talarico signs in Houston. 💙
@charissehill2354
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Yessssssss!!! I work for the district she’s referring to and the Superintendent and the TEA Magrath guy is corrupt
@Brownsugabae-512
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
She didn’t answer the 1st question fully. We want clear language and solutions. WE WANT ICE OUT! She needs to understand we’re DONE with lip service. Now, hands down, she will get my vote, but we need full clarity so we can hold you and everyone else going forward accountable!!
@LeticiaRomero-n4e
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
No Gina, this secret police does not need training and body cams.
It needs to be abolished! And no, these are not detention centers, they are conentration camps! Wake up TX. Abbott has made a career out of public service to soley enrich himself and his corp donors, which is why we need term limits.
@Rich-Man-Mario
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
This is a good thing Don is doing
@k.williams
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Ty for doing this, Don! ❤excellent! 👏🏻
@kyokajirou8363
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Scotland watching. Looking good Don. Unfortunately missed the live.🫤
One of my favourite sites. Much love.💙
@Trendy1995
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I live in TX and I’ll only believe this when I see it. Outsiders get so excited only to leave disappointed
@lynnwebler7041
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Don, you’re making a greater impact in this particular space than CNN ever could. You had to be promoted to an independent journalist. ❤
@PMickeyDee
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
8:40 Don, no, its freaking hot here (Louisiana) too
@PMickeyDee
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
7:26 starts at
@SevenPlanets-ClassicSFAudioHub
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Start at 7:25
@Zachary-t3p
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Rural East Texas here. Hell yes we are sick and tired of Republicans, ALL the Republicans are corrupt.
@benitanelson2657
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Don, Don, Don TY ❤
@jB-wv4qj
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Thank you Don for having this conversation with Mrs. Gina
I was born in TX. Lived her all my life (58). Its a freaking mess.
@roseloya
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
You need to vote to win, so, don't get comfortable, until all vote!
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September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
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@mandyware7906
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
energy bills are up , yes it is a global problem but your orange moron put us all here
@missmarya747
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
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@lynngroves4299
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
San Antonio Texas here!!
@PatrickRobinson-t4m
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Belfast Northern Ireland calling in.
@lynngroves4299
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
I am also in Texas and i agree
@leticiaklepper8210
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
If you vote Democrats, minds Open Borders,again the nightmare of millions of Illegal Migrantes, the Democrats paying for free healthcare ,free rent for them, billions and billions expending for them,
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September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
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@judywilliams2213
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Great conversation. Check your status and eligibility for voting.
AVOID THE SUSPENDED LIST.