From The Texas Tribune · Kayla Guo · · 1m 30s
Greg Abbott's War Chest Outspends Hinojosa in Texas Race
Texas governor Greg Abbott outspends Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in campaign cash despite narrow polling gap.
In brief
Texas governor Greg Abbott outspends Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in campaign cash despite narrow polling gap. Governor Greg Abbott has $18.2 million in his war chest versus Hinojosa's $4 million, but she leads key voter groups in polls. Originally reported by The Texas Tribune.
Campaign Cash Disparity
Governor Greg Abbott raked in over $20 million from July through late September, outpacing Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa’s more than $13 million haul.
War Chest Comparison
Abbott ended the reporting period with $18.2 million in his war chest, dwarfing Hinojosa’s $4 million.
Cash Burn Rate
Since the start of the year, Abbott has burned through a whopping $141.3 million, including $74.1 million during the latest reporting period.
Polling Momentum
Despite being outspent by Abbott 10-to-1, Hinojosa is leading with the key constituencies needed to win, and her momentum is only building.
“Despite being outspent by Abbott 10-to-1, Hinojosa is leading with the key constituencies needed to win, and her momentum is only building”
Campaign Strategy
Hinojosa’s campaign noted that 74% of the people who gave to her campaign were first-time donors, and she received over 248,000 contributions from more than 136,000 unique donors.
Opponent's Response
Abbott’s campaign dismissed one recent poll showing Hinojosa leading by 3 points as 'bogus' and 'garbage', while Hinojosa’s campaign projected confidence in her lead.
“bogus”
Election Outcome
With Election Day less than one month away, Governor Abbott has the resources he needs to win and support Republican candidates up and down the ballot.
The bottom line
Governor Greg Abbott has $18.2 million in his war chest versus Hinojosa's $4 million, but she leads key voter groups in polls.
