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Cook Political Report Moves Texas Senate Race to ‘Likely Republican’
TEXAS, JUL 17 – Ken Paxton leads by about 15 points in the Texas GOP Senate primary despite scandals and a recent divorce filing, while fundraising shows strong support, campaign reports indicate.
- In Texas, the Cook Political Report shifted the Senate race from lean Republican to toss up, the Cook Political Report said.
- Sen. John Cornyn faces a tough primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, supported by recent fundraising and campaign ads, amid GOP concerns.
- Fundraising figures show Paxton’s campaign raised $2.9 million in Q2, while Hunt’s campaign aired ads on Newsmax in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio from July 12-18, according to FEC reports and Medium Buying.
- Some Texas Republicans argue the GOP risks losing the seat to Democrats, fearing Attorney General Ken Paxton could be a weak general election candidate, forcing tens of millions of dollars to be redirected elsewhere.
- With no endorsement yet, President Donald Trump is still vetting contenders, and many expect him to wait until after Congress passes his budget priorities.
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