A massive financial boost has propelled a Republican Senate candidate’s campaign, as a GOP-aligned political action committee poured nearly $54 million into their race. The Texas-based affiliate of the Senate Leadership Fund, a conservative super PAC, reported the unprecedented contribution to the candidate’s efforts, far surpassing typical campaign funding levels. The filing with the Federal Election Commission confirms the record-breaking donation, raising questions about outside influence in the election. The committee’s ties to national Republican strategy add further context to the surge in support.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign received nearly $54 million from the GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund’s (SLF) Texas affiliate, according to a filing. The Austin-based Texas PAC donated more than $53.8 million to Paxton’s campaign, based on filings to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The committee is affiliated with the SLF, which is...
