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According to the newest campaign finance reports, a total of $69,250,577 has been donated to candidates in the race for Texas governor ([link removed]) so far this cycle.

The majority of that money – over $49 million – went to Gov. Greg Abbott ([link removed]) . Why is Abbott’s campaign account so much higher than the rest? This election cycle began on January 1, 2021, and that total includes donations to the governor’s campaign account prior to announcing his intent to run. The benefits of incumbency are many, including name recognition, early momentum behind a declaration of candidacy, and an open candidate PAC with full coffers long before additional candidates join the fray.

See the donation timelines and individual transaction details for all 2022 candidates here ([link removed]) . These numbers include all campaign finance data from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
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