Rasmussen's latest poll of the Republican gubernatorial primary in Texas shows time is running out for Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison to close the gap with incumbent Rick Perry. Meanwhile, a third candidate continues to see movement upward after some positive reviews for her debate performance.

Primary Election Matchup
Perry 44 (+1 vs. last poll, 1/17)
Hutchison 29 (-4)
Medina 16 (+4)
Und 11 (unch)

Medina's surge could shake up the race. Hutchison yesterday raised the possibility that no candidate will receive enough share of the vote on March 2 to avoid a primary runoff, which would take place in April.

The poll was conducted Feb. 1 among 538 likely primary voters, with a margin of error of +/- 4%).

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