Paxton Draws Two Seasoned Primary Challengers The early campaign finance data could indicate trouble for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s reelection efforts in 2022. After an uncontested run in the 2018 Republican primary, the incumbent has already drawn two challengers in his bid for a third term. Both veterans of Texas state-level politics, the latest …
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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 Jim Wright (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 | $20,872,440.43 |
| Dan Patrick | $5,025,624.00 |
| Donald Huffines | $4,123,107.73 |
| George P Bush | $2,264,137.95 |
| Ken Paxton | $1,819,468.91 |
| Eva Guzman | $1,051,723.00 |
| Dade Phelan | $1,040,017.93 |
| Glenn Hegar | $853,050.00 |
| Michael Collier | $757,109.87 |
| Dawn Buckingham | $587,780.00 |
Top PACs
| PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC | $6,070,225.00 |
| ActBlue Texas | $4,178,823.50 |
| Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee | $2,509,773.48 |
| Powered by People | $1,794,803.98 |
| Save Austin Now PAC | $1,754,944.92 |
| National Democratic Redistricting Committee | $1,228,065.19 |
| Future Now Fund TX | $1,102,327.89 |
| United Services Automobile Association Employee PAC | $651,274.18 |
| BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC | $648,314.54 |
| Associated Republicans of Texas Campaign Fund | $600,088.91 |
Top Lobbyists
| Lobbyist | Max Amount |
|---|---|
| Andrea McWilliams | $4,870,669.48 |
| Daniel Hodge | $4,862,159.74 |
| Dean R McWilliams | $4,097,269.51 |
| Neal T Jones Jr | $3,920,338.99 |
| Frank R Santos | $3,679,429.80 |
| Jeffrey E Heckler | $3,455,099.72 |
| John R Clay Jr | $3,353,429.69 |
| Logan T Spence | $3,340,899.59 |
| Carol McGarah | $3,331,079.51 |
| Raymond C Sullivan | $3,120,539.74 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Kenny A and Lisa Troutt | $1,260,000.00 |
| Richard Weekley | $1,237,500.00 |
| James D Pitcock Jr | $1,225,000.00 |
| Michael & Mary Porter | $1,200,000.00 |
| Kelcy L Warren | $1,100,000.00 |
| Joe C Walter III | $1,015,000.00 |
| John L and Barbara Nau III | $603,147.18 |
| Scott Hall | $600,000.00 |
| Edward Roski Jr | $575,000.00 |
| Tilman & Paige Fertitta | $545,500.00 |
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