We are proud to announce our new feature, Battleground 2020: Texas House of Representatives. From today until the November elections, we will bring you clear, easy-to-understand analysis of the 27 races that were decided by less than 10 percentage points in 2018, making them Texas 2020 battleground elections. What Makes These Races So Important? The …
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Political Profile
Texas Government:
Governor: Greg Abbott (R)
Lieutenant Governor: Dan Patrick (R)
Attorney General: Ken Paxton (R)
Land Commissioner: George P. Bush (R)
Comptroller: Glenn Hegar (R)
Agriculture Commissioner: Sid Miller (R)
Railroad Commissioners: Christi Craddick (R), Wayne Christian (R), and Ryan Sitton (R). Railroad Commissioners are up for reelection every six years, in alternating terms.
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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
| Candidate | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Greg Abbott | $19,930,347.96 |
| Dan Patrick | $5,451,232.64 |
| Ken Paxton | $2,387,279.49 |
| Glenn Hegar | $1,573,989.79 |
| Christi Craddick | $1,312,852.16 |
| George Bush | $1,169,377.54 |
| Eddie Lucio JR | $1,166,152.16 |
| Ryan Sitton | $1,090,175.66 |
| Dawn Buckingham | $929,784.96 |
| Elizabeth Markowitz | $880,910.83 |
Top PACs
| PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC | $7,647,793.94 |
| ActBlue Texas | $6,113,428.23 |
| Texas Association of REALTORS Political Action Committee | $5,240,349.75 |
| Texas Leads PAC | $3,106,000.00 |
| Associated Republicans of Texas Campaign Fund | $2,979,912.71 |
| Texas Forever Forward | $2,645,612.59 |
| Texas Now PAC | $2,213,584.75 |
| BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC | $1,690,760.95 |
| Republican Party of Texas | $1,639,094.55 |
| Annie's List | $1,534,185.83 |
Top Lobbyists
| Lobbyist | Maximum Amount |
|---|---|
| Daniel Hodge | $8,069,999.40 |
| Andrea McWilliams | $7,589,999.15 |
| Dean R McWilliams | $6,814,999.17 |
| Carol McGarah | $6,194,999.01 |
| Russell T Kelley | $6,149,999.01 |
| Todd M Smith | $5,169,999.50 |
| John R Clay Jr | $4,324,999.55 |
| Brian G Yarbrough | $4,269,999.54 |
| Royce Pabst Poinsett | $4,219,999.52 |
| Robert D Miller | $4,109,999.48 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Michael & Mary Porter | $1,425,000.00 |
| Janet L Duncan | $1,411,548.47 |
| S Javaid Anwar | $1,328,300.00 |
| Richard Weekley | $1,037,360.94 |
| James D Pitcock Jr | $967,050.00 |
| Ray L and Nancy Hunt | $950,500.00 |
| Farris & JoAnn Wilks | $887,500.00 |
| H Ross Perot Jr | $862,728.00 |
| John L and Barbara Nau III | $824,130.29 |
| Kelcy L Warren | $782,000.00 |
Battleground 2020
Texas House District 138 includes portions of West Houston, Bear Creek, Katy, and Spring Branch. In 2018, Republican Dwayne Bohac won re-election to the seat by a razor thin 0.1 percentage points. Bohac is retiring, with Republican Lacey Hull set to face either Democrat Akilah Bacy or Jenifer Rene Pool in November. Akilah Bacy (D) …
Texas House District 132 encompasses a northwestern portion of the Greater Houston area and Katy. In 2018, Democrat Gina Calanni ousted then-incumbent Republican Mike Schofield by a mere 0.17 percentage points. Schofield is back for a rematch in November. Gina Calanni (D) (I) Mike Schofield (R) Totals Total Money Raised $90,794 $64,304 Total Number of …
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