The Jaw-Dropping Cost of the Texas Senate Primary: Nearly $130 Million
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Texas Senate primary race between Senator John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton has become the most expensive Senate primary since at least 2018, with total ad spending reaching about $128 million.
- A runoff election added an additional $29 million in advertising, intensifying the financial stakes of the contest.
- Senator Cornyn has received at least $92 million in support, including $22 million spent after the first primary round, highlighting his significant fundraising advantage.
- Despite Cornyn’s financial edge and backing from Senate Republican leaders and major donors, President Trump’s recent endorsement of Paxton has raised concerns among Cornyn’s supporters about the effectiveness of their spending.