Abbott taps tech cash for closing push in Texas governor’s race
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott reported a number of tech-related donations as his race against Democrat Gina Hinojosa heads to the finish line.
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Elon Musk donated $5 million to Greg Abbott's campaign.
"Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott reported raking in millions of dollars from the tech and data center industries — including $5 million from Elon Musk."
Gina Hinojosa had less than $1 million in her campaign account roughly a week before the November 3 election.
"But Hinojosa was left with less than $1 million in her campaign account with roughly a week to go before the Nov. 3 election."
Greg Abbott's main political action committee held about $8.6 million in cash.
"Abbott’s main political action committee had about $8.6 million in cash."
Illinois Democratic Governor JB Pritzker donated $1 million to Gina Hinojosa's campaign.
"Abbott’s opponent, Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa , collected $17.5 million during the same period, including millions of dollars from unions and national Democratic groups and $1 million from Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker ."
Tech and data center businesses and individuals, including Musk, contributed at least $6 million to Abbott's campaign.
"At least $6 million of that haul came from Musk and others associated with tech and data center businesses, according to a POLITICO analysis."
Texas Governor Greg Abbott raised $26 million in the 30-day reporting period ending October 24, 2026.
"Abbott raised $26 million in the 30-day reporting period that ended Oct. 24, according to campaign finance records."
Gina Hinojosa collected $17.5 million during the same reporting period as Abbott.
"Abbott’s opponent, Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa , collected $17.5 million during the same period, including millions of dollars from unions and national Democratic groups and $1 million from Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker ."