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Paxton Faces MAGA PAC Donor Scrutiny Ahead of Midterms

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  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received a $5 million contribution from MAGA Inc., President Donald Trump’s PAC.
  • Paxton accused Democratic state representative James Talarico of a pay-to-play scheme involving MAYA Consulting, now VIDA Collaborative.
  • Polls six weeks before the Nov 3 midterms show Talarico leading Paxton in all major surveys.
  • FEC records show Talarico ended June with $21.5 million cash on hand, versus Paxton’s $1.8 million.