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Dead heat in Texas governor race for Abbott, Hinojosa poll shows
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kristian Jaime, El Paso Times , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Greg Abbott against Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa.
A recent poll indicates a tight contest in the Texas governor race. The election pits three-term incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa. Initially, the race did not appear to be closely contested, but the latest poll shows a shift.
The poll results suggest that the gap between the candidates has narrowed, resulting in a dead heat. Further information about the poll and its findings can be found in the Galveston County Daily News.
For more details about the Texas governor race and the poll, readers can refer to the original source, which provides additional context and information about the election and its current state.
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Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Galveston County Daily News ·
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