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America's 2022 gubernatorial races are just warming up; thus far, several of these races appear to favor Republicans.

In Georgia, for instance, both leading Republicans running in the state's current GOP primary are projected in hypothetical polls to beat the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the general election, as USA Herald previously covered.

A similar story rings true in Texas. Last year, Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke declared his entry into the state's gubernatorial election. O'Rourke is looking to overthrow incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

However, judging from one of the latest polls documenting the gubernatorial election, the Texas Democrat has a long way to go.

O'Rourke previously ran an unsuccessful 2018 campaign to become a Texas senator; he also conducted a failed presidential campaign during the 2020 Democratic primary.

The latest news on the Texas 2022 gubernatorial election

According to a poll run by Dallas Morning News and UT-Tyler, Governor Abbott leads at 47% support; meanwhile, O'Rourke is trailing the Texas governor at just 36%.

The Republican governor's 11% lead over O'Rourke has grown by five points since November 2021 when the latter announced his candidacy. Days ago, Abbott also received an emphatic endorsement from former President Trump when the latter rallied in Texas.

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Fundraising is yet another area where the Texas incumbent governor leads his leftist challenger. According to the Texas Tribune, Abbott enjoys a war chest of more than $62 million; meanwhile, O'Rourke currently retains $6 million in the bank.

Even during the very first 20 days of this year, the Lone Star State governor managed to raise more cash-on-hand than the Texas Democrat.

Understanding migration to the Lone Star State

Texas is one of the most popular destinations for individuals leaving blue states, such as California and New York. Between autocratic COVID mandates and anti-business policies, fewer Americans want to live in states run by Democrats.

This may explain why O'Rourke is having such a hard time connecting to Texas voters. An O'Rourke governorship would undoubtedly mirror the governorships of Newsom in California and Hochul in New York.

In light of people trying to get away from these types of leaders, O'Rourke's got a tough road ahead in convincing Lone Star State voters to let him in the governor's mansion.

At this point in time, Governor Abbott seems well on his way to securing another term in office.