HARRIS COUNTY – The Democratic primary race for Harris County’s next District Attorney may not be “too close to call.”
That’s according to a newly released poll from The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.
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The poll reveals Sean Teare holding a commanding 38% point lead over the incumbent, Kim Ogg.
The poll shows “59% of likely voters intend to vote for Sean Teare, while only 21% favor incumbent Kim Ogg, with 20% still undecided.”
Teare, who previously served in Ogg’s administration, maintains a substantial lead over Ogg across various demographics, including women (58% vs. 21%), men (60% vs. 22%), whites (62% vs. 21%), Blacks (54% vs. 21%), Latinos (58% vs. 22%), those 45 and older (61% vs. 22%), those under 45 (53% vs. 20%), and self-identified Democrats (63% vs. 19%).
Key takeaways from the poll include:
- 68% of likely voters express definite (44%) or potential (24%) consideration for voting for Teare.
- 48% of likely voters express definite (15%) or potential (33%) consideration for voting for Ogg.
- 42% of likely voters state they would never vote for Ogg, while only 4% say the same for Teare.
- 28% of likely voters lack sufficient information about Teare to form an opinion, while 10% report the same for Ogg.
The survey was conducted by The Hobby School of Public Affairs between Feb. 7 and Feb. 15. Respondents were reached via text message and directed to an online survey available in both English and Spanish.
Recent developments in the race include crucial endorsements received by Ogg’s campaign from the Houston Police Officer’s Union, while former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner endorsed Teare.
KPRC 2 has reached out to both Ogg and Teare’s campaigns for comment. Ogg’s campaign did not respond to KPRC 2′s inquiry.
Teare’s campaign released the following statement:
“I am incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support and confidence shown by the voters in this poll. It reaffirms what we have known all along – that when given the opportunity to learn about our positive vision for Harris County and contrast it with my opponent’s record of failure, voters overwhelmingly choose progress and change.
“This polling is a testament to the hard work of our team and the countless conversations we’ve had with voters across the county. It’s clear that Democrats from all walks of life are united in their desire for integrity and accountability in the District Attorney’s office.
“I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work, and together, we will ensure that Harris County’s justice system serves everyone fairly and effectively.”
The poll’s release coincides with the onset of early voting at polling sites across the state.
Read complete poll below: