The Democratic challenger ended the latest fundraising period, July 1 through Sept. 29, with slightly more cash on hand than the governor. Texas TexasPolitics GregAbbott BetoORourke 2022Elections Midterms2022
Beto O'Rourke and Gov. Greg Abbott have opposing views when it comes to legalizing cannabis in the state. in fundraising for the governor’s race late last month, erasing Abbott’s once-formidable cash-on-hand advantage.
Still, the development shows how O’Rourke is by far the biggest financial threat Abbott has ever faced. O’Rourke outraised Abbott by a decisive margin during the prior reporting period and narrowly outraised him again during the latest period. Both men received six- and seven-figure checks, but Abbott had far more of them as he leaned heavily on high-dollar donors over the summer. His average contribution size increased to $289 from $221 in the previous period. O’Rourke’s average contribution size during the most recent period — $53 — was virtually unchanged.
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