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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in historic Texas governor upset
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Texas Republicans look to restrict governor's powers
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In Texas, school vouchers will be challenged by new governor
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Majority control of Texas’ education board remains uncertain after Democratic gains
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Gina Hinojosa beats Greg Abbott and James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in Texas, CBS News projects (Video)
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