Texas Gov. Rick Perry's lead in his re-election bid has vanished, with Democratic nominee Bill White now tying Perry in a new Public Policy Polling survey (June 19-21, 500 RV, MoE +/- 4.4%). This is the first poll to show Perry without a lead, and the reason is that independents now favor White, the former Houston mayor, by a 42%-36% margin.

Perry 43
White 43
Und 14

"Bill White has the potential to give Democrats their biggest bright spot on what will probably overall be a bad election night in November,” said PPP president Dean Debnam.

RCP rates this race Leans Republican.

--------------------------------------------
Follow the RCP Blog on Twitter.
Become a fan of RCP on Facebook.
--------------------------------------------