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
$488,317Total Contributions
$454,288Total Expenditures
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Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC |
| $25,000.00 | Vinson & Elkins Texas PAC |
| $20,000.00 | Baker Botts Amicus Fund |
| $20,000.00 | Mission Business PAC |
| $16,934.25 | W Mark and Becky Lanier |
| $10,000.00 | BracewellPAC |
| $10,000.00 | Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP |
| $10,000.00 | Kelly Hart & Hallman PAC |
| $10,000.00 | Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee |
| $10,000.00 | The Lanier Law Firm PC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $52,812.64 | John Devine |
| $39,060.00 | Lahotsky Keller Cohn LLP |
| $37,750.00 | Rob Hurlburt |
| $30,000.00 | The What's Up Radio Program |
| $27,008.43 | John Doner & Associates Inc |
| $13,669.00 | Texas Right To Life Committee Inc. |
| $12,000.00 | Zao Church |
| $11,950.00 | Luis Morataya |
| $11,814.88 | Patriot Academy |
| $10,000.00 | Garth Herrick |
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