Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton works to overcome fundraising woes
Summary
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton is struggling with fundraising compared to his opponent and predecessor. President Donald Trump plans to help by hosting a fundraiser that could bring in millions of dollars for Paxton’s campaign.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton, the Texas GOP Senate nominee, has raised much less money than Democrat James Talarico and former Senator John Cornyn.
- Paxton raised about $9.2 million by the end of June 2026, while Cornyn had raised $22.4 million at the same point in 2020.
- Paxton is behind Talarico by more than $59 million in fundraising.
- President Trump will lead an August 27 fundraiser for Paxton in Houston to help boost his campaign funds.
- Texas is an expensive state to campaign in, with many big media markets, making fundraising important.
- Despite Democrats having more primary voters, no Democrat has won a statewide Texas election in over 30 years.
- Some Republican donors who supported Cornyn are reluctant to support Paxton due to his controversies.
- Paxton’s campaign is actively seeking help from donors nationwide and urging contributions through email and media appearances.
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