# Elon Musk Funds Texas Governor's Race

> Elon Musk donates $5M to Greg Abbott as polls show Gina Hinojosa gaining ground.
- Title: Elon Musk Funds Texas Governor's Race · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2026/article/elon-musk-greg-abbott-gina-hinojosa-22496312.php
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.