{"id":2508577,"date":"2025-11-09T22:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T03:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abbott-launches-reelection-bid-for-texas-governor\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T23:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T04:00:46","slug":"abbott-launches-reelection-bid-for-texas-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abbott-launches-reelection-bid-for-texas-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbott launches reelection bid for Texas governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fabbott-launches-reelection-bid-for-texas-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2508577&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially launched his bid for reelection, seeking a fourth term in teh 2026 gubernatorial race. Announcing his campaign at a &#8220;future of Texas&#8221; event in Houston, Abbott introduced the slogan &#8220;Let&#8217;s Roll!&#8221; and emphasized his commitment to continuing the &#8220;Texas model,&#8221; which focuses on lower taxes, job creation, and border security. He also unveiled a new plan aiming to curb local property tax increases by limiting the authority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/measure-threatens-to-dissolve-illinois-rural-townships-sparking-opposition-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Measure threatens to dissolve Illinois\u2019 rural townships, sparking opposition ... Washington Examiner\">local taxing bodies<\/a>. Abbott,who has served as governor since 2015,would become Texas&#8217;s longest-serving governor if reelected,surpassing Rick Perry&#8217;s 15-year tenure. Abbott is currently favored to win, facing two lesser-known Republican challengers and three Democrats, including state representative Gina Hinojosa and Andrew White.He is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-lawmaker-gop-controlled-florida-legislature-unlikely-to-ban-vaccine-mandates\/\" title=\"Florida Lawmaker: GOP...Controlled Florida Legislature Unlikely to Ban Vaccine Mandates\">receive strong support<\/a> from former President Donald Trump,who previously endorsed him and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >supported recent state redistricting efforts<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Abbott launches reelection bid for Texas governor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2395540\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/greg-abbott\">Greg Abbott<\/a> (R-TX) announced on Sunday that he is running for reelection as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\">Texas<\/a> governor, in what would be his fourth term should he win in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott, 67, made the announcement at a &ldquo;Future of Texas&rdquo; event in Houston on Sunday evening, where he also unveiled his new campaign slogan, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s Roll!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3879783\/north-carolina-democrat-switches-to-gop-gerrymandering-campaign\/\">North Carolina Democrat switches to GOP for gerrymandering campaign against Moore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3880180\/byron-york-progressive-wing-most-powerful-democratic-party\/\">Byron York says the progressive wing is the most powerful group in the Democratic Party<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3880160\/anti-israel-socialist-candidates-try-to-ride-mamdani-wave\/\">Anti-Israel socialist candidates try to ride Mamdani&#8217;s wave to political office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;As Texans, we will defend this state with every fiber of our being. We will protect what we built, finish what we started, and lead Texas into its glorious future,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;And that&rsquo;s why tonight, I&rsquo;m here to announce I am running for reelection as your governor for the great state of Texas.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Abbott is focusing his reelection bid on continuing the &ldquo;Texas model,&rdquo; which include lower taxes, job creation, and border security.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Texas is not just another state. It&rsquo;s our home. Our heritage. Texas is the heartbeat of this land we call America,&rdquo; he told supporters.<\/p>\n<p>His campaign also revealed a new property tax reform plan that is designed to rein in property taxes set by local governments.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s time to drive a stake through the heart of local property tax hikes for good,&rdquo; Abbott said. &ldquo;We are going to turn the tables on local taxing authorities, put the power with the people, and put an end to out-of-control property taxes in Texas.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Abbott has served as Texas governor since 2015. If he wins in 2026, he will become the longest-serving governor of the Lone Star State, surpassing Republican Rick Perry, who served in the governor&rsquo;s mansion for 15 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3880606\/senate-path-reopen-government-democratic-split\/\">SENATE FINDS PATH TO REOPEN GOVERNMENT, FUELING DEMOCRATIC SPLIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So far, Abbott would appear to be the clear favorite in the race. He has two Republican challengers, both with relatively little political background, as well as three Democratic challengers. Those include state Rep. Gina Hinojosa and Andrew White, son of former Texas Gov. Mark White.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott would also almost certainly have the backing of President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\">Donald Trump<\/a>, who endorsed his last reelection campaign and spurred a contentious redistricting campaign in the state this year. That new congressional map was passed after state Democrats initially fled the state in protest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abbott announces 2026 bid for fourth Texas governor term<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2508578,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/abbott-reelection-campaign.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3697,4087,5894,8313,66764],"class_list":["post-2508577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-abbott","tag-campaign","tag-politics","tag-reelection","tag-texas-governor"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/abbott-reelection-campaign.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2508577"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2508581,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508577\/revisions\/2508581"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2508578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2508577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2508577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2508577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}