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Greg Abbott Leads by 1 Point in New Texas Governor Race Poll

Greg Abbott Leads by 1 Point in New Texas Governor Race Poll

Summary

A new poll shows Texas Governor Greg Abbott leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa by just 1 point in the race for governor, less than two months before the election. Abbott, a Republican, is seeking a fourth term, while Democrats hope to win Texas for the first time in more than 30 years.

Key Facts

  • Greg Abbott, the current Texas governor and Republican, is running for his fourth term.
  • Gina Hinojosa, a Texas state representative and Democrat, is Abbott’s main opponent.
  • Texas has not elected a Democratic governor since 1990.
  • Recent poll shows Abbott with 46.9% support and Hinojosa with 45.8%, with 7% undecided voters.
  • Including “leaning” voters, Abbott’s support rises to 51.2% and Hinojosa’s to 48.8%.
  • The race is considered more competitive than expected but Abbott remains the favorite.
  • Abbott has high odds of winning according to prediction markets (around 81-82%).
  • Voters in Texas will decide the governor’s race in November along with other statewide elections.
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