Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) raised $18 million in the third quarter of 2026, according to campaign finance reports. This amount is double the $9 million he raised in the second quarter of the year. Paxton is currently trailing Democrat James Talarico in polls regarding the Texas Senate race, which is noted to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country.
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Ken Paxton raises $18 million in third quarter for Texas Senate race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raised $18 million in the third quarter of 2026, significantly increasing his fundraising from the previous quarter. He is currently behind Democrat James Talarico in polling for the Texas Senate race.
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