Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...dominated by public school finance. Austin ISD trustee Gina Hinojosa hopes Austin voters know that, and that the education..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Gina Hinojosa on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We need to have the state pay its fair share into the school finance system”

"...Gina Hinojosa (HD-49), the former president of the Austin ISD board..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege

"...organization's spiritual leader Bernie Sanders. Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa said she would carry the bill in the upcoming..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Texas, D.C. Dems Raise Funds and the Roof at Johnson-Jordan Dinner

DNC chair: "Opportunity everywhere" in "largest battleground state"

"...is IN PLAY in 2020, let Tom Perez and Gilberto Hinojosa clarify your mind. The chairs of the Democratic..."

Oct. 6, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State Lege: Same, Same, but Different

We could have told you in advance, not much change happening at state level

"...Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa still praised the gains and made a not-so-subtle..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...which sparks a contest between civil rights attorney Gina Hinojosa and Sooch Foundation Executive Director Mary Ellen Pietruszynski. And..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...takes to have their voice heard," said party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa in a statement. The ruling party had the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Federal Judge Legalizes Texas Vote-by-Mail

Broad ruling says all Texas voters can request mail ballots

"...TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement reading in part, "Judge Biery..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...letter to the Texas secretary of state, TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa wrote, "We should develop contingency plans now that..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Rangers Get Wrangled Into "Bonnenghazi" Drama

Scandal surrounding House Speaker Dennis Bonnen burns on

"...done, not scheming to abuse power," said TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. "These accounts of Speaker Bonnen and Repub­lican Chair..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Frontera Residents Blast 'Frankenfence'

Hatred of feds' planned fence/wall hybrid for region is bipartisan, far-reaching

"...Texas, at least," said Cameron Co. Demo­cratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. "We value our relationship with Mexico. It's a..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...former state rep Ann Kitchen; AISD Board President Gina Hinojosa; former Congressional staffer Katie Naranjo; and former Rodriguez staffer..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas House: Establishment Rules

Hinojosa and Workman fend off challengers

"...AISD trustee Gina Hinojosa beat the odds and avoided a run-off in the..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas and the Congressional Suicide Caucus

Lone Star GOP on the losing side of shutdown fight

"...after Cruz. In a statement, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa accused him of "scoring political points with his..."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Takes Up Texas Gerrymandering

Doggett, Farenthold's districts to be questioned

"...laws (known as federal "preclearance"). Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hino­josa applauded the decision, saying it "again shines light..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold

Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates

"...while that appeal plays out.” Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also responded, saying the Supreme Court ruling is..."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit

Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action

"...filed in San Antonio federal district court, TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said, “We must protect Texans’ ability to cast..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

"...Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa is pressing Gov. Greg Abbott to “act now”..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said talks with election officials and the Texas..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Cruz Quits Presidential Race

Inevitable exit after Indiana collapse

"...In a statement, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa wrote, “Like most of the Republican Party, Cruz..."

May 3, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Lose a Safe Seat

Dems point fingers after embarrassing defeat in HD 118

"...a long-term critic for its pusillanimousness), accusing state chair Gilberto Hinojosa and his staff of being more concerned with..."

Jan. 30, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Indicted

Governor faces two felony charges alleging abuse of office

"...jumped all over the announcement. Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa called for Perry's immediate resignation, stating that he..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

"...In a statement, Democratic Party of Texas executive director Gilberto Hinojosa wrote, "Greg Abbott stated appreciation for a tweet..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor

Abbott seals the deal with new ruler

"...as a separate U.S. state, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said, "Two more blue state senators, baby!" In..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It's Real and It's Spectacular: Seinfeld Stars To Raise Funds for Texas Dems

Any-size donation gets you in the (virtual) door Friday

"...Seinfeld reunite to turn Texas blue,” said TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. “The eyes of the world are on us...."

Oct. 21, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Can’t Vote by Mail Now? Perhaps November.

Courts have time – if not the will – to expand VBM before general election

"...TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also issued a statement. “We are disappointed that..."

June 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order

Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion

"...statement responding to the Fifth Circuit order, TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said in part, “I vehemently disagree with the..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa in response to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick yet..."

April 24, 2020 News Feature

Quote of the Week

"...– Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa, announcing that the Democratic National Committee is adding..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column

Quote of the Week

"...– Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. But it's a national emergency!..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Column

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