Gov. Greg Abbott and actor Matthew McConaughey, his potential challenger in the 2022 gubernatorial election, are neck and neck in the eyes of Texas voters, according to a new poll.
The survey from the University of Texas at Tyler and The Dallas Morning News found 39% of registered voters would vote for Abbott and 38% McConaughey if he were to officially enter the race for governor.
It's worth noting that McConaughey has not officially announced his candidacy, and it's not known whether he is a Republican, Democrat or independent. He has not spoken out on any hot-button issues, which would likely affect voter opinions of the hugely popular actor, who starred in such films as Dazed and Confused and Interstellar.
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