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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has spent more than $130 million on his 2026 reelection campaign, according to The Washington Post. That cumulative figure is not the same as the money he raised or his campaign committee spent during the third quarter: those numbers cover different periods and measures.
What the reported campaign-finance numbers show
Two reports published October 6 describe different slices of the campaign’s finances. The Washington Post reported a cumulative spending figure for Abbott and third-quarter fundraising totals. Axios reported fundraising and spending by the candidates’ committees during a specific July-to-September filing period.
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| Measure | Greg Abbott | Gina Hinojosa | Reporting period and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported cumulative spending | More than $130 million | Not stated in The Washington Post report | Cumulative figure reported October 6, 2026; The Washington Post |
| Money raised | $20 million | $13 million | Third quarter of 2026, as rounded by The Washington Post in its October 6 report |
| Committee money raised | More than $20 million | $13.3 million | July 1–September 24, 2026; Axios, based on state reports filed October 5 |
| Committee spending | Nearly $70 million | $12.1 million | July 1–September 24, 2026; Axios, based on state reports filed October 5 |
| Cash on hand at start of 2026 | $105 million | Less than $1 million | As reported by The Washington Post on October 6, 2026 |
The Washington Post’s third-quarter figures are rounded; Axios gives more precision for the July 1–September 24 committee window. Neither quarter’s receipts nor that committee’s roughly three-month spending total should be substituted for Abbott’s reported cumulative spending.
Why the gap in starting cash matters
Abbott began 2026 with $105 million on hand, while Hinojosa had less than $1 million, according to The Washington Post. Hinojosa’s reported third-quarter haul of $13 million was therefore a substantial increase in fundraising activity, but Abbott still raised more during the quarter. Cash on hand is a balance at a point in time; it is not the same as money raised over a period or total spending.
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What the fundraising figures say about the contest
Abbott’s financial advantage gives his campaign considerable capacity to pay for political activity, while Hinojosa’s fundraising demonstrates that the challenger has brought in millions during the reported quarter. The totals alone do not show how effectively either campaign used its resources, what remains available to spend, or what voters will decide.
The Washington Post also reported that Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia and financier and TikTok investor Jeff Yass each gave Abbott $1 million in late September. Hinojosa’s reported donors included Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who gave $200,000, as well as unions. These amounts are attributed to the newspaper’s report and are not a full accounting of either candidate’s donors.
What a late-September poll found
A New York Times-Siena poll conducted in late September put Hinojosa at 49 percent and Abbott at 46 percent among likely voters, The Washington Post reported. That is a close result in one poll at one moment, not a forecast or an election result. Poll findings can change, and the figures should be read with their stated population and field period.
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How to check Texas campaign-finance records
The Texas Ethics Commission’s campaign-finance search provides access to reports and data, including contribution, expenditure and cash-on-hand information. The Commission says candidates for state office and their committees file reports directly with it; its filer guidance explains reporting requirements. The database was described as current through October 5, 2026. The figures above are attributed to contemporaneous news reports referencing state filings; they have not been independently recalculated here from the underlying reports.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Key dates in the 2026 election
Axios reported that early voting begins October 19 and Election Day is November 3, 2026. Election dates can depend on official election calendars and should be checked with current Texas election authorities when making plans.
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