Republicans in Texas face headwinds in federal and state elections, with the U.S. Senate race a toss-up and popular incumbents such as Gov. Greg Abbott facing tight races.
Traditionally, midterms have rarely favored the party in power in Washington, but polls show down-ballot Republicans in Texas struggling this election cycle as well.
Some analysts attribute the GOP’s difficulties in Texas to eroding support for Trump among Hispanic voters and frustration over high gas and grocery prices. Others contend Republicans aren’t as bad off as polls suggest.
Republicans face perhaps their biggest challenge in nearly a decade to hold on to the U.S. Senate….