Greg Abbott Is 'Struggling' Ken Paxton Warns: What Texas Polls Show
Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's reelection race is much closer than expected, according to recent polls and a leaked recording of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Abbott is leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa by only a few points, despite spending much more money on his campaign and having strong name recognition.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton said in a leaked audio recording that Governor Abbott is "struggling" in his reelection campaign.
- Abbott is running against Democrat Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor, with early voting starting soon.
- Most recent polls show Abbott ahead by 1 to 4 points, while some polls show Hinojosa slightly leading.
- Abbott has won his three previous governor races by large margins but faces a tighter race this year.
- Abbott spent over $69 million on his campaign between July and September, while Hinojosa spent about $12 million.
- Abbott's campaign has many large donations, averaging $784 each, while Hinojosa has more donations but smaller amounts, averaging $50 each.
- Democrats hope to gain seats in the Texas Legislature during this election.
- Prediction markets give Abbott around a 78-81% chance of winning the governor’s race despite the close polls.
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