Gina Hinojosa Explained

Gina Hinojosa
State House:	Texas
District:	49th
Term Start:	January 10, 2017
Predecessor:	Elliott Naishtat
Birth Date:	8 December 1973^[1]
Party:	Democratic
Alma Mater:	University of Texas at Austin George Washington University Law School
Occupation:	Attorney
Spouse:	John Donisi
Children:	2
Residence:	Austin, Texas, U.S.
Website:	http://www.ginaforaustin.com/

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]}

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

2016

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

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

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

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%

External links

• State legislative page
• Gina Hinojosa at the Texas Tribune

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rep. Gina Hinojosa - Texas State Directory Online.
2. News: Eaton. Tim. Gina Hinojosa declares victory for House District 49. January 13, 2017. Austin American-Statesman. March 2, 2016.
3. News: Lopez. Ashley. Gina Hinojosa Prepares to Tackle School Funding, Local Control in Her First Legislative Session. January 13, 2017. KUT. January 2, 2017.
4. News: Whittaker. Richard. Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa. January 13, 2017. The Austin Chronicle. February 5, 2016.
5. Web site: Race Summary Report 2016 General Election . March 13, 2023 . Office of the Secretary of State.
6. Web site: Race Summary Report 2018 General Election . 2023-03-13 . elections.sos.state.tx.us.
7. Web site: November 3rd 2020 Texas Election Results . March 13, 2023.
8. Web site: November 8th 2022 Texas Election Results . March 13, 2023.