Gregory "Greg" Wayne AbbottGregory "Greg" Wayne Abbott

Incumbent

Three-term incumbent who won the Republican primary with over 82% of the vote. Abbott has delivered on border security through Operation Lone Star, passed landmark school choice legislation, and continued the economic growth that has made Texas the nation's top destination for business relocation.

IncumbentBorder securitySchool choicePro-business

In statewide races, five AGFUND-endorsed candidates either won their race—Gov. Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas Commissioner of Agriculture candidate Nate Sheets—or qualified for a primary runoff election in May—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Incumbent governor of Texas and the 2026 Republican nominee, seeking a fourth term. He will face Democrat Gina Hinojosa on November 3, 2026.