Texas 2026 Gubernatorial Poll Tracker
The table compiles non-partisan public polling in the gubernatorail race in Texas being contested by three-term incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa, and Libertarian Pat Dixon since the conclusion of the Republican primary in late May. Dixon has not been included in all polls.
Updated August 13, 2026: Added Emerson College Polling survey released August 13.
Texas 2026 Gubernatorial Election Polling
| Poll | Field Dates | Sample Size | Sample Type | MOE | Abbott | Hinojosa | Other | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | 8/9 - 8/10 | 1000 | LV | +/-3.0% | 49 | 45 | Someone esle 3/Undecided 4 | Abbott +4 |
| Bush School/Recon MR | 7/27 - 7/30 | 619 | LV | +/-4.7% | 46 | 45 | Dixon 0, Someone else/DK 9 | Abbott +1 |
| TSU/YouGov | 7/27 - 7/30 | 1200 | LV | +/-2.8% | 49 | 43 | Dixon 3, Someone else/DK 5 | Abbott +6 |
| FOX News | 7/23 - 7/27 | 1006 | RV | +/-3.0% | 50 | 49 | Someone else/DK 4 | Abbott +1 |
| NY Times/Siena | 6/19 - 6/27 | 656 | LV | +/-4.5% | 51 | 44 | Someone else/DK 5 | Abbott +7 |
| UT/Texas Politics Project | 6/5 - 6/12 | 1200 | RV | +/-2.8% | 47 | 40 | Dixon 2, Someone else/DK 12 | Abbott +7 |
| Bush School/Recon MR | 6/1 - 6/4 | 807 | LV | +/-4.0% | 49 | 43 | Dixon 0, Someone else/DK 8 | Abbott +6 |
| Quantus Insights | 6/3 - 6/4 | 800 | LV | +/-3.5% | 49 | 41 | DK 8 | Abbott +8 |
Previous updates
- Updated August 7, 2026: Added Bush School/Recon MR Pulse PollTM released August 7.
- Updated August 5, 2026: First compilation of public polling in the Texas gubernatorial election. Check back for updates as new statewide polling is released.