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Elon Musk Funds Texas Governor's Race
Elon Musk donates $5M to Greg Abbott as polls show Gina Hinojosa gaining ground.
In brief
Elon Musk donates $5M to Greg Abbott as polls show Gina Hinojosa gaining ground. Elon Musk donated $5 million to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's campaign as polls indicate Democrat Gina Hinojosa is closing the gap in the race. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Musk donates $5M to Abbott
Elon Musk donated $5 million to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's campaign on Sept 28, 2023.
Abbott's campaign raises $26M
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's campaign reported raising $26 million from Sept 25 to Oct 24, 2023.
Hinojosa's campaign raises $17.5M
Democrat Gina Hinojosa's campaign reported $17.5 million in donations during the same 30-day period.
Hinojosa challenges Abbott's donors
Gina Hinojosa has framed the election as a fight against Abbott's ultrawealthy donors and wants to end corporate welfare.
In short
Elon Musk donated $5 million to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's campaign as polls indicate Democrat Gina Hinojosa is closing the gap in the race.
