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Greg Abbott
R · Texas · 2026 · IncumbentGreg Abbott is Texas's incumbent governor and the Republican nominee for a fourth term, which would make him the state's longest-serving governor. A former attorney general and state supreme court justice, he launched his re-election bid with a property tax reform plan, and his tenure is defined by border security through Operation Lone Star, school choice legislation, and economic development.
Priorities
- Cut and reform property taxes with his Empowering Texas Taxpayers plan
- Continue border security through Operation Lone Star
- Keep growing Texas jobs and defending constitutional freedoms
On the ballot
Governor · Texas · 2026
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