Greg Abbott Just Single Digits Ahead of Democrat in Texas, Polling Shows
Summary
A recent poll shows Texas Governor Greg Abbott leading Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa by 6 points in the race for governor. The election is about three months away, and this contest could be one of the closest in Texas history, with Democrats trying to win the governor’s seat for the first time in over 30 years.Key Facts
- Greg Abbott is the current Republican governor of Texas seeking a fourth term.
- Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, is running to become the first Democratic governor in Texas since 1990.
- The poll surveyed 1,200 likely voters in late July, showing Abbott at 49% and Hinojosa at 43%.
- About 5% of voters are undecided, and another 3% support a Libertarian candidate.
- Abbott has a 48% favorable and 51% unfavorable rating; Hinojosa has a 37% favorable and 28% unfavorable rating.
- Almost all voters know Abbott well, but only 65% know enough about Hinojosa to form an opinion.
- Abbott leads most white voters and men, while Hinojosa leads Latino, Black voters, and women.
- Experts note that Abbott faces challenges due to changing political dynamics and Hinojosa’s lower name recognition.
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