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Cornyn Outraised Paxton in Kickoff Quarter of Texas Senate Primary Upended by AG’s Divorce
TEXAS, JUL 14 – Cornyn raised $4 million in Q2, outpacing Paxton's $2.9 million as the race intensifies amid Paxton's impeachment and divorce filing, campaign officials said.
- Outraising his rival by $1 million, Cornyn on Tuesday disclosed second-quarter fundraising totals, raising $3.9 million while Paxton collected $2.9 million.
- This contest is unfolding in the 2026 midterm elections, with Paxton launching his challenge on April 8, according to CNN.
- A state court on Friday ordered divorce records sealed, and the petition accused Paxton of adultery after a year of separation.
- Reacting to the totals, Paxton’s campaign called the haul `historic`, while Cornyn’s team pledged to use funds to spotlight Paxton’s mismanagement.
- President Donald Trump’s team is waiting for Cornyn to close the polling gap before considering an endorsement, while Rep. Wesley Hunt eyes a Senate bid.
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Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn is not bowing out without a fight. The Texas incumbent, who is seeking a fifth term in 2026, outraised his primary challenger, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1 million during the most recent fundraising quarter. The fundraising haul comes as the Cornyn campaign is working to close the polling gap with Paxton — with the Republican incumbent down by double digits, according to recent surveys. Th…
Cornyn outraised Paxton in kickoff quarter of Texas Senate primary upended by AG’s divorce
Texas Sen. John Cornyn outraised his Republican challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1 million during the first three months of what’s becoming one of the most hotly contested primary battles of the 2026 midterm elections.
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