Republicans brace for money problems in Texas after Ken Paxton’s win
Republicans in Texas are concerned about fundraising challenges following Ken Paxton's Senate primary win. Paxton's financial support lags behind that of his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, who has raised significant funds. GOP strategists warn that the party may need to invest heavily to secure the Senate seat, potentially diverting resources from other critical races.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Texas Senate primary with Donald Trump's endorsement but faces fundraising difficulties.
- ▪Democratic nominee James Talarico has raised over $40 million, significantly outpacing Paxton's $7.6 million.
- ▪Republicans may need to quadruple their spending to compete effectively in the Senate race.
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2026 ElectionRepublicans brace for money problems in Texas after Ken Paxton’s winPaxton has trailed Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in fundraising, and some Republicans say the party will have to spend millions to win the Senate race.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GooglePaxton thanks Trump after Texas Senate primary win01:56Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 9:13 PM EDTBy Bridget Bowman and Matt DixonPresident Donald Trump may be celebrating that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won Tuesday’s Senate primary, but some Republicans now worry that they have a Texas-sized problem on their hands.
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