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Campaign finance data suggests Republicans may not be rallying around U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton

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Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Laura Rice, Texas Standard, Charlie Sharpe, Texas Standard, Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Democrat James Talarico has outraised Paxton in funds 3-to-1. Will John Cornyn supporters make the difference?

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Category: parks · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Laura Rice, Texas Standard, Charlie Sharpe, Texas Standard, Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
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Source published	Jul 22, 2026
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Campaign finance data suggests Republicans may not be rallying around U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton

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