Republicans stay bullish on Texas governor’s race, but two key groups present hurdles

GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is locked in a tough race as he seeks a fourth term in Texas. Shafkat Anowar / Dallas Morning News via GettyIn the final weeks before Election Day, Democrats across the country are boasting that the midterm map is expanding in their favor, including in Texas, where state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has seen a recent surge in the governor’s race.