While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

In Texas, state-level candidates have spent $488.7 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 29, 2022. Democratic candidates have spent $146.1 million and Republican candidates have spent $337 million. 

In Texas, state-level candidates have raised $424.7 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 29, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $138.9 million and Republican candidates have raised $281.8 million.