Less Than a Week Before Primary, It's Impossible to Figure Out Lupe Valdez's Chances
This week was the best of Lupe Valdez's gubernatorial campaign. The former Dallas County sheriff announced her highest fundraising numbers since kicking off her campaign in November, picked up a key endorsement, and earned some poll numbers that are confusing but not any kind of a death knell. For a campaign that's struggled to find its footing during Texas' abbreviated primary season, it's something to build on during the sprint to Tuesday's election.
According to campaign finance reports, Valdez raised almost $67,000 during the reporting period that covers the end of January and most of February, including a $20,000 personal loan. She has $57,902 and spent $92,000 from Jan. 26 to Feb. 24. She trails her main primary competition, Houston businessman Andrew White, in fundraising, but that's not a reason to worry, according to her campaign.
“We're thankful to our many grassroots donors from across the state. Our report will show we're running a strategic campaign focused on winning this race," according to a Valdez campaign statement responding to White's fundraising numbers.
White, the son of former Texas Gov. Mark White, has a little more than $944,000 cash on hand after raising about $131,000 in the period covered by the reports. He spent nearly $400,000 during the month. White also made a loan to his campaign, giving it $1 million in January.
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