National Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa after Pritzker support
Summary
National Democrats are increasing their financial support for Texas Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa in her race against Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) are each contributing over $1 million to Hinojosa's campaign as recent polls show a close race.Key Facts
- Gina Hinojosa is running as a Democrat for Texas governor against three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker donated $1.2 million to Hinojosa’s campaign.
- The Democratic Governors Association is also contributing at least $1 million to her campaign.
- Hinojosa had about $4 million in cash for her campaign at the end of last month.
- Abbott has significantly outraised Hinojosa, with $20 million raised from July to September compared to her $13 million.
- Abbott still holds about $17 million in cash to spend on the campaign.
- Texas has not elected a Democratic governor since Ann Richards in 1990.
- Recent polls show the Texas governor race tightening, leading to increased national support for Hinojosa.
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