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Paxton-Talarico Texas Senate race set to smash spending record
Original: Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
The Republican primary contest between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn-allied rival, featuring Talarico on the Democratic side of Texas's U.S. Senate race, is on track to become the most expensive Senate campaign in Texas history, with campaign spending projected to far exceed the previous state record. The high-profile matchup has drawn intense attention as both sides pour money into advertising and outreach ahead of the election.
Why now: Massive campaign fundraising and spending totals in the Texas Senate race are drawing fresh attention to the contest
Evidence
- Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election · Houston Public Media
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