Over the course of the 2020 election cycle, more than $662.5 million dollars were reported as contributions to Texas state-level candidates and PACs. Of that total, an astounding $46.9 million in donations went to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign account. To put that number in context, Abbott’s donations account for seven percent of all Texas campaign contributions — and over 15 percent of candidate contributions — in an election cycle when he was not up for election.
Hunt County Justice
Texas Committee
$13,000Cash on Hand
$13,000Total Contributions
$0Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | Ifi |
| $1,000.00 | Christina Zimmer |
| $1,000.00 | David And Norma Faletto |
| $1,000.00 | Zachary Norman |
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