Show Us the Money

Republican Jessica Forgy raised $3,000 for her congressional campaign finance effort in Texas's 14th U.S. House District. Every dollar came from individual contributors. Her campaign reported no loans, no party contributions, and no transfers from other committees.

Contributors

Forgy's campaign received no contributions from political action committees or other political organizations. The candidate's spending disclosure shows zero dollars from PACs, party committees, or outside groups. Her fundraising relies entirely on direct donations from individuals.

Candidate Rankings

Among all candidates running for federal office in Texas in the 2026 cycle, Forgy's $3,000 in total receipts placed her near the bottom of the field. Texas candidates collectively raised more than $903.7 million in the 2026 cycle. Forgy's haul represented less than one one-thousandth of one percent of that total.

The top fundraisers in Texas have raised millions of dollars each. James Talarico leads with $40,284,109, followed by Jasmine Crockett with $11,092,295 and John Cornyn with $7,917,429.

These leading candidates have built substantial cash reserves: Talarico had $9,858,865 on hand as of March 31, 2026. The gap between Forgy and these top performers illustrates the vast disparities in election finance data across the state.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

Incumbents running for federal office in Texas are raising far more money than challengers and candidates in open seats. This pattern is common nationally, as sitting members of Congress typically have established donor networks and higher name recognition heading into an election cycle.

In the 2026 cycle, Democratic candidates in Texas raised $107,432,926.96 in total receipts, while Republican candidates raised $103,319,089.15. The FEC campaign finance reports show that advantage concentrates among sitting members and well-known challengers, leaving candidates like Forgy with minimal resources.

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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of March 31, 2025.

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