Rural Texans Withdraw Support for Greg Abbott Over Local Issues

Greg Abbott's support among rural voters in Texas is declining due to local issues, including a $33 billion electric transmission project and the emergence of data centers. Republican county commissioner Sean Nanny stated these issues are the 'straws that broke the camel's back' for Abbott and other Texas GOP leaders. Analysts warn that Abbott cannot afford to lose rural support as recent polls show him with only a 1 percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa.

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