Beto OโRourke announces $7.2 million in fundraising in first 46 days of campaign; Greg Abbott touts $18.9 million over last six months
The latest fundraising figures in the governorโs race confirm whatโs long been seen as the state of play: OโRourke is a strong fundraiser, but Abbott, with over $65 million saved up, is on another level.
Analysis: Different year, different race, different Beto
Sneaking up on a bruised Ted Cruz and almost winning the 2018 U.S. Senate race made Beto OโRourke a big political name. But after that loss and a poor showing in the 2020 Democratic primary for president, the El Pasoanโs challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott is a different kind of contest.