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Republicans fret as Paxton awaits Trump team's cash in Texas

Talarico's campaign has dominated advertising in the race and has begun airing an ad attacking Paxton.

Republicans fret as Paxton awaits Trump team's cash in Texas
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Republicans are concerned that outside GOP groups have not yet spent heavily to support Ken Paxton, while James Talarico’s campaign has dominated Texas Senate race advertising since June. Donald Trump has pledged to help Paxton, but the scale of that support remains unclear.

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Democratic Senate candidate whose campaign has led the race in advertising.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate whose campaign is awaiting additional outside advertising support.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose political operation has been expected to provide financial support for Paxton.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader whose aligned super PAC backed Cornyn in the primary and is looking to MAGA Inc. to take the lead.

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President scheduled to headline a MAGA Inc. event in Michigan.

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator and NRSC chair who described the Texas strategy as strong and anticipated outside money would flow.

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator whose aligned super PAC is among the groups targeting Talarico with television ads.

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and former primary opponent of Paxton, whom Republican leaders viewed as a less costly general-election candidate.

ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor who signed the state bill restricting certain land sales.

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Talarico Campaign Leads Texas Senate Race Ad Spending

The articles report that James Talarico’s campaign has led advertising in the Texas Senate race since June, while Ken Paxton awaits more Republican support. Donald Trump has pledged to help Paxton, but the scale of further support remains unclear. Center outlets frame the story around Talarico’s advertising lead and Republican concern about how much support Paxton will receive.

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