Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has more than doubled his fundraising totals from the previous quarter, raising $18 million in the third quarter of the year. The surge in campaign funds comes as he faces a tight race against Democrat James Talarico in the closely watched Texas Senate election. The contest has already become one of the most expensive Senate races in history, with both candidates pouring significant resources into the fight. Polls currently show Paxton trailing his opponent, adding pressure as the campaign enters its final stretch.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) raised $18 million in the third quarter as he trails Democrat James Talarico in polls on the contentious Texas Senate race. Paxton’s July-to-September haul is double the $9 million he raised in the second quarter of the year, adding to what’s already the most expensive Senate race of the...
