Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate for governor, rallied with voters in Montrose and at the University of Houston on Thursday, the fourth day in a row that high-profile Democrats have campaigned in the Bayou City since early voting began Monday.
Hinojosa’s visit follows U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, touring Houston to stump for local candidates on Monday, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders bringing his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour to Third Ward on Tuesday. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico also rallied at UH on Wednesday and held campaign events with Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, and union workers in the city.
“Harris County has enough votes here to flip this whole state,” Hinojosa said. “We know Harris County can be the difference in a big way, but Harris County needs to show up.”
Hinojosa’s first stop was a low-key meet-and-greet with voters at the West Gray Multi-Service Center in Montrose, historically one Houston’s most popular polling places. Dozens of people waiting to vote formed a line that stretched well out the door Thursday morning, suggesting Harris County’s record-breaking early voting totals so far may continue…