TAKING THE LEAD: New Public Poll Shows Hinojosa Beating Abbott By 4, Surging with Key Demos
Hinojosa leads by four points, marking the first time Abbott has fallen behind in an election year despite spending $39 million.
AUSTIN, TX – A new ReconMR/Siena poll shows Gina Hinojosa winning the Texas Governor’s race at 49-45%, surging with key demographics that she needs to win in November. Despite Abbott spending $39 million to Hinojosa’s $3 million over the past year, Hinojosa has consistently closed the gap, and with seven weeks left, she’s pulling ahead.
Key Findings:
- Gina Hinojosa has taken a 4 point lead at 49-45% – Abbott is falling behind despite outspending Hinojosa by a wide margin.
- Hinojosa is up with Independents by 38 points, while Abbott’s favorability among Independents has plummeted to -42.
- Hinojosa has a +21 favorability rating, while Abbott is underwater by -8 points. She’s winning on character as well, leading Abbott on being in touch with Texas values (52-50), being authentic (55-45), and being honest with voters (51-41).
- Gina is leading Latino voters by 33 points, 65-32%, as Latino outreach picks up and polling consistently shows that when voters get to know Hinojosa, they like her.
- Hinojosa is winning some of the most important issues to Texans. They say she’ll lower prices (51-44), manage the water supply in Texas better (49-43), and oppose Flock cameras (55-44).
“We built this campaign together, and together we’re going to win. Don’t let them tell you it can’t happen in Texas, because it already is,” Hinojosa said. “My message of securing the American Dream by saving Texas schools and putting money in Texans’ pockets is resonating with voters. In November, we’re going to end Greg Abbott’s 30-year political career.”
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