Abbott Holds Clear Lead In Texas

A new Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll finds Gov. Greg Abbott (R) leading Beto O’Rourke (D) in the governor’s race, 45% to 39%.

By nearly 2-to-1, all voters would be more likely to support Matthew McConaughey than O’Rourke as Abbott’s challenger.

But in a hypothetical three-way general election contest, Abbott is the choice of 37%; McConaughey 27%; and O’Rourke 26%. 10% of voters want someone else.