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By the People, for the People
Local Republican Candidates Narrow Funding Gap Ahead of Primary
Late campaign contributions shake up state house race in Texas
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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According to the latest campaign finance reports, the two Republican candidates vying for the state house seat in District 64 have narrowed the funding gap between them ahead of next week's primary election. Lisa McEntire has received a surge of contributions from political action committees, while her opponent Andy Hopper still maintains an overall fundraising lead.
Why it matters
The influx of late campaign contributions could shift the dynamics of this local Republican primary race, which could have implications for the general election and the balance of power in the state legislature.
The details
In the past month, Lisa McEntire reported $259,259.74 in campaign contributions, compared to $181,336 for Andy Hopper. However, Hopper still leads in overall contributions since last July at $545,784.31 compared to $386,551.56 for McEntire. The latest reports show both candidates received the majority of their latest contributions from political action committees (PACs), with McEntire listing $100,000 donations from the Texas REALTORS PAC and Texas Defense PAC, and Hopper receiving large donations from Texans for Truth and Liberty ($75,000) and Physicians for Free Market Healthcare ($25,000).
- The latest campaign finance reports were filed on February 26, 2026, eight days before the March 3 primary election.
The players
Lisa McEntire
Republican candidate for Texas State House District 64.
Andy Hopper
Republican candidate for Texas State House District 64 and current fundraising leader.
Christie Wood
Democratic candidate for Texas State House District 64.
Julie Evans
Democratic candidate for Texas State House District 64.
What’s next
The primary election will be held on March 3, 2026, and the winner of the Republican primary will face the Democratic nominee in the general election.
The takeaway
This late surge in campaign contributions highlights the competitive nature of this local state house race and the importance of fundraising in shaping the outcome. Voters will have a clear choice between the Republican candidates' differing approaches to campaign finance and the role of PACs in state-level elections.
