Texas poll: Abbott-O’Rourke, the economy, guns, abortion, immigration and more

The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler released a new poll Sunday that asked Texas voters their thoughts about the November midterm elections, including the race between Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke, and other issues affecting the state.

The poll, conducted Aug. 1-7, surveyed 1,365 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.

Voters were also asked about the candidates in other statewide races this November, including Attorney Ken Paxton and his Democratic challenger, Rochelle Garza, as well as whether they...