Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) this week faced pushback from multiple Democratic sheriffs after saying they endorsed his gubernatorial reelection campaign in Texas.

The saga started Monday, when Abbott announced that 12 Democratic sheriffs across the state were backing his campaign against Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. Abbott is widely expected to secure a fourth term come Nov. 3, but it is considered his most competitive race to date, with most polls painting a close race.

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