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Paxton wins Texas Senate nod, sparks $100M GOP funding race

5/30/2026

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James Talarico raised $3 million in the 24 hours after Ken Paxton secured the Republican Senate nomination in Texas.
James Talarico’s campaign has collected more than $40 million, while Ken Paxton’s filings show about $8.1 million.
Republican strategists warn defending the seat could require over $100 million, above typical Texas race budgets.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Ken Paxton’s victory.
The GOP’s national war chest of $954 million could be tapped to fund the Texas contest.

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James Talarico raised $3 million in the 24 hours after Ken Paxton secured the Republican Senate nomination in Texas.
James Talarico’s campaign has collected more than $40 million, while Ken Paxton’s filings show about $8.1 million.
Republican strategists warn defending the seat could require over $100 million, above typical Texas race budgets.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Ken Paxton’s victory.
The GOP’s national war chest of $954 million could be tapped to fund the Texas contest.