O’Rourke is running for Governor of Texas in 2022. O’Rourke raised $40.8 million and spent $15.9 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. According to Texas Ethics Commission reports, the following individual donors and PACs gave the most money to O’Rourke.
American Power PAC
Texas Committee
$4,758Cash on Hand
$310,000Total Contributions
$305,242Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $205,344.00 | The Right Strategy Group LLC |
| $99,798.00 | Monkey Crayon Media LLC |
| $100.00 | Chain Bridge Bank Na |
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