We’ve all been thinking about nothing except coronavirus news. But whether we are paying attention or not, the 2020 election season is moving forward. Here’s a quick five minute explainer to bring you up-to-date about all things related to the money in Texas politics. Check out these top ten takeaways about what’s happening so far for 2020:
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Texas Committee
$1,195,320Cash on Hand
$4,405Total Contributions
$365,714Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | Mark Cavender III |
| $1,000.00 | Ronald G Steinhart |
| $500.00 | Curtis M Garver |
| $500.00 | Peggy Wardlaw |
| $250.00 | Dwight Wintersgill |
| $175.00 | Marc Matier |
| $160.00 | Mark Holmes |
| $120.00 | Kris Dudley |
| $100.00 | Cindy Rose |
| $100.00 | Gilbert Meadows |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $91,064.49 | LHP + Company Inc |
| $60,000.00 | Embry Communications |
| $37,923.38 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $30,177.32 | Tara Korstad |
| $28,999.56 | Meredith Brewer |
| $25,000.00 | Associated Republicans of Texas Campaign Fund |
| $25,000.00 | The Brookings Institution |
| $13,914.44 | Chase Card Services |
| $7,500.00 | Mary Bush |
| $6,804.00 | Nueces Marketing Partners Ltd |
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