Gov. Abbott visits Montgomery County to boost Republican turnout
Gov. Greg Abbott campaigned in downtown Montgomery on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, speaking to Republicans at Old Montgomery Steakhouse to encourage voter turnout ahead of an election he described as highly competitive. Abbott touted his affordability plan including a proposal to eliminate homeowners' school property taxes and criticized his Democratic opponent, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa of Austin, on cultural issues.
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- When it happened
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
- Where
- downtown Montgomery, Old Montgomery Steakhouse
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 28, 2026 at 3:59 pm
- Reported by
- 1 outlet so far (not yet confirmed)
Taxes & money
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Who's involved
The facts
- Montgomery County gave President Donald Trump his largest margin of victory of any county in the United States in 2024, with 68% voter turnout in a county of nearly 800,000 people.[1]
- At least 100 people formed a line outside Old Montgomery Steakhouse, unable to secure a spot inside for Abbott's remarks on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.[1]
- Roughly a quarter of registered voters in Montgomery County cast ballots during early voting, a slightly lower rate than in the 2018 midterm election.[1]
- Early voting turnout in Harris County has exceeded 2018 levels thus far.[1]
- Abbott's affordability plan includes a proposal to eliminate homeowners' school property taxes and limit increases in home appraisals.[1]
Who said what
- Gov. Abbott Montgomery County is the most pivotal county in this election, and what the turnout is going to be is going to dictate who wins Texas.[1]
- State Rep. Will Metcalf Montgomery County can get out and save Texas.[1]
- Gov. Abbott His Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa wanted to have schools assist in the sexual transition of children because she voted against a bill that banned assistance with social transitioning, like the use of someone's preferred gender pronouns, in schools.[1]
- Gov. Abbott Hinojosa's endorsement by the Council on American Islamic Relations amounted to support for sharia law.[1]
Sources
- News Greg Abbott comes to Montgomery County in critical push for Republican turnout Houston Chronicle · Oct 28, 2026
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