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Talarico's $27M Record; Trump Holds Off Endorsements

5/1/2026

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  • James Talarico raised a record $27 million in Q1, beating both Republicans’ cash.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has not endorsed either Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in the runoff.
  • Cornyn and allies have spent $5.7 million on ads since the primary, while Paxton’s campaign remains underfunded.
  • Paxton offered to drop out if Republicans eliminate the filibuster for the Save America Act, prompting Cornyn to pledge support for rule changes.