Gina Hinojosa

Summary

Regina Inez Hinojosa (born December 8, 1973) is an American lawyer and politician. She is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 49th District. Hinojosa was sworn into the Texas House on January 10, 2017, after winning the November 2016 general election. She succeeded Democrat Elliott Naishtat, who did not run for re-election.[2][3]

Gina Hinojosa
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 49th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Preceded byElliott Naishtat
Personal details
Born (1973-12-08) December 8, 1973 (age 50)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJohn Donisi
Children2
Residence(s)Austin, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin
George Washington University Law School
OccupationAttorney
Websitehttp://www.ginaforaustin.com/

Prior to becoming a state legislator, Hinojosa worked for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and for the law firm of Kator, Parks & Weiser. In 2005, she was part of the legal team that sued U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. She was also a member of the Austin Independent School District's school board and has worked part-time for Catholic Charities USA, Texas Rural Legal Aid, and the Equal Justice Center.[4]

Election history edit

2016 edit

Texas General Election, 2016: House District 49[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gina Hinojosa 68,398 84.41%
Libertarian Rick Perkins 12,631 15.59%
Margin 55,767 68.82%

2018 edit

Texas General Election, 2018: House District 49[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gina Hinojosa 76,851 83%
Republican Kyle Austin 15,736 17%
Margin 61,115 66%

2020 edit

Texas General Election, 2020: House District 49[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gina Hinojosa 80,258 78.9%
Republican Charles Meyer 18,277 18%
Margin 61,981 60.9%

2022 edit

Texas General Election, 2022: House District 49[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gina Hinojosa 51,846 85.9%
Republican Katherine Griffin 7,544 12.5%
Margin 44,302 73.4%

2016 General Election edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Rep. Gina Hinojosa - Texas State Directory Online".
  2. ^ Eaton, Tim (March 2, 2016). "Gina Hinojosa declares victory for House District 49". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Lopez, Ashley (January 2, 2017). "Gina Hinojosa Prepares to Tackle School Funding, Local Control in Her First Legislative Session". KUT. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Whittaker, Richard (February 5, 2016). "Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  5. ^ "Race Summary Report 2016 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Race Summary Report 2018 General Election". elections.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "November 3rd 2020 Texas Election Results". Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "November 8th 2022 Texas Election Results". Retrieved March 13, 2023.

External links edit

  • State legislative page
  • Gina Hinojosa at the Texas Tribune