Republicans Rally Behind Paxton in Texas With Millions in New Spending
Summary
Republican groups are spending over $81 million in Texas to support Attorney General Ken Paxton’s run for U.S. Senate. The race is competitive, with Democrat James Talarico also spending millions. Texas is normally a Republican stronghold, but Democrats see an opportunity in 2026 to challenge that.Key Facts
- Texas PAC, connected to the Senate Leadership Fund, has spent more than $51 million on ads for Ken Paxton.
- Other Republican groups like MAGA Inc. and America PAC have spent millions more to support Paxton.
- Democratic groups and Talarico’s campaign have spent about $43.7 million on advertising.
- The Texas Senate race is closely watched because Democrats hope to narrow the Republican majority in the Senate.
- Texas hasn’t elected a Democrat statewide since 1994 but demographic changes give Democrats hope.
- Paxton, endorsed by President Donald Trump, defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary.
- The race includes heavy advertising in major Texas cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.
- Republicans held a large convention in Dallas to boost voter turnout for the midterm elections.
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