Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slight lead over potential challenger Matthew McConaughey in a hypothetical race for governor, a new poll released Sunday by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler shows.
According to the poll, Abbott has a one percent lead over McConaughey, which is “not statistically significant,” according to the Dallas Morning News.
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The poll revealed the incumbent is favored by 39 percent of Texans surveyed while his potential celebrity challenger is favored by 38 percent.
In a previous poll conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler, McConaughey held a 12-point lead over Abbott.
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McConaughey has not confirmed his run for Texas governor but has hinted at it multiple times.
In a March interview with Crime Stoppers of Houston, the beloved Oscar winner said it is “a true consideration.”
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Texas’ gubernatorial election happens Nov. 8, 2022.
Per the candidate filing deadline, McConaughey has until Dec. 13, 2021, to get on the ballot for the March primaries.