Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history
Summary
Texas voters cast ballots on November 3 in a U.S. Senate race that had drawn at least $573.2 million in campaign and outside spending, making it the most expensive Senate race in U.S. history. Democrat James Talarico raised more campaign money than Republican Ken Paxton, while billionaire Elon Musk and several political action committees spent heavily to support candidates.Key Facts
- At least $573.2 million had been spent to support Paxton and Talarico before Election Day.
- Talarico’s campaign raised $155 million, compared with $40 million for Paxton’s campaign.
- The article said Musk had spent at least $212 million supporting Paxton, including $168 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund.
- Trump’s MAGA Inc PAC spent at least $10 million supporting Paxton.
- The Lone Star Rising PAC spent at least $21 million supporting Talarico.
- Super PACs can spend unlimited amounts to support candidates but cannot directly coordinate with campaigns.
- Talarico cited corruption allegations involving Paxton and the large outside spending in his closing campaign pitch.
- A Talarico victory would be the first time a Democrat won statewide office in Texas since 1994.
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