Democrat Jon Rosenthal outraises Bo French in Railroad Commission race in latest report

In the race for Texas Railroad Commission, Democrat Jon Rosenthal has outraised his opponent, Bo French, largely due to a surge in donations following French's racist social media remarks after a UT-Austin football game. These comments sparked widespread outrage, leading to a significant uptick in Rosenthal’s campaign contributions. This fundraising success underscores the impact of public opinion on political campaigns and highlights the potential shift in voter sentiment regarding French's controversial statements. The race now appears even more competitive, with Rosenthal capitalizing on the backlash against French's behavior.