Greg Abbott's Chances of Losing Amid Texas Warning Signs for Republicans
Summary
New polls show Texas Governor Greg Abbott's race for re-election is becoming more competitive, with Democrat Gina Hinojosa gaining ground. While Abbott has led most polls, recent surveys suggest a closer contest ahead of the November midterm elections in Texas.Key Facts
- Greg Abbott is the Republican governor of Texas seeking a fourth term.
- Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic state representative, is challenging Abbott.
- A ReconMR poll shows Hinojosa leading Abbott 49% to 45%.
- An Emerson College poll shows Abbott leading narrowly at 49% to 46%.
- Abbott previously led in other polls, including a SoCal Strategies survey showing him up by 8 points.
- Texas voted for President Donald Trump by 14 points in the 2024 election.
- Democrats have not won statewide office in Texas since the 1990s.
- Political forecasters still classify the race as likely Republican but note it is more competitive than before.
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