Tucker Carlson Says Greg Abbott About to Lose in Texas: What Polls Show
The tightening contest comes as Abbott faces criticism over his shifting position on artificial intelligence data centers.
Tucker Carlson suggests Texas Governor Greg Abbott could face a tough 2026 midterm election, with Democrat Gina Hinojosa closing the gap in polling. Hinojosa has capitalized on the controversy surrounding Abbott's recent shift on artificial intelligence data centers. In August, Abbott directed state agencies to audit data centers seeking power grid connections, citing concerns over strain on the electricity grid.
Hinojosa has used this as a campaign issue, accusing Abbott of reversing course to protect his re-election chances. A recent Texas Politics Project poll found only 30 percent support for data centers in communities. Carlson argued that if Texas had abundant cheap power, the data center debate would be less contentious. Hinojosa responded to Carlson on X, asserting "You heard it from Tucker Carlson: Greg Abbott is going to lose."
Meanwhile, Trump argued on social media that rejecting data centers could economically harm communities. The Republican Party faces a growing rift over data centers, with some concerned about voter backlash.
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