In state-level elections, the race for governor is the marquee contest on the ballot, setting the tone for the next two to four years in state government. And several upcoming governor’s races are expected to garner more attention — and be more contentious — than usual due to governors’ COVID-related decisions and rumored 2024 presidential aspirations. We’ve looked at the initial fundraising numbers in the 2022 gubernatorial races in the swing states. Even before the deadline for challengers to jump in, the incumbents are actively fundraising, with Abbott and DeSantis leading the pack.
John Devine
Texas Supreme Court Place 4
$30,734Cash on Hand
$1,009,329Total Contributions
$973,475Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $61,967.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $50,000.00 | Vinson & Elkins Texas PAC |
| $36,327.48 | Republican Party of Texas |
| $35,000.00 | The Buzbee Law Firm |
| $32,500.00 | Baker Botts Amicus Fund |
| $30,000.00 | Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Texas Committee |
| $30,000.00 | The Robert Ammons Law Firm LLP |
| $25,000.00 | BracewellPAC |
| $21,934.25 | W Mark and Becky Lanier |
| $20,000.00 | Haynes and Boone Political Action Committee |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $95,748.09 | H M Lange Consulting |
| $93,334.79 | John Devine |
| $56,763.00 | McDonald Design |
| $51,000.00 | Santa Fe Gallery |
| $50,000.00 | The What's Up Radio Program |
| $39,060.00 | Lahotsky Keller Cohn LLP |
| $37,750.00 | Rob Hurlburt |
| $30,000.00 | Creative Arts IMG LLC |
| $27,008.43 | John Doner & Associates Inc |
| $20,100.00 | Katy Gun Gear |
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