Greg Abbott outraises Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash in Texas governor’s race

In the Texas governor’s race, Greg Abbott significantly outspent opponent Gina Hinojosa, with a 6-to-1 spending advantage from July to late September. Despite this, Abbott’s polling lead over Hinojosa remained slim, indicating that his substantial campaign funds, which once exceeded $100 million, haven’t translated to a clear advantage. This situation highlights the intense financial battle in the race and raises questions about the effectiveness of such large-scale spending on voter perception and turnout.