Greg Abbott Incumbent
Republican · Running for re-election · Governor
Background
Greg Abbott (R) has served as Governor of Texas since 2015. He previously served as Texas Attorney General and as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court. His administration launched Operation Lone Star, a state border-enforcement program. Stated priorities include border security, economic development, and gun rights.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports tax cuts, property tax relief, deregulation, and business recruitment. Emphasizes job creation and economic growth.
- Healthcare
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Supports market-based healthcare approaches and opposes Medicaid expansion. Emphasizes rural access and cost control.
- Immigration
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Supports strict border security and launched state border operations including barriers and National Guard deployment. Backs strict enforcement.
- Climate/Environment
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Supports oil and gas production, a major Texas industry, and grid reliability. Opposes major federal climate regulations.
- Gun Policy
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Supports Second Amendment rights and signed constitutional carry. Generally opposes new gun control measures.
- Education
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Supports school choice and education savings accounts. Backs teacher pay increases and curriculum policies emphasizing parental rights.
Endorsements
- President Donald Trump (R)
- Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
- Misfits Midterm Cheat Sheet (Sway voting group by Zack Bonfilio)
- Tarrant County, Texas, Patriots PAC
- Texas Alliance For Life
- Texas Right to Life
- Texas Values Action
- The Conservative Compass (Sway voting group by Nathan Bigelow)
- Young Conservatives of Texas