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Cornyn Outpaces Paxton in Texas Senate Primary Fundraising After AG's Divorce Announcement
Texas Sen. John Cornyn outraised his Republican challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1 million during the first three months of the highly contentious primary election.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn has outraised Republican challenger Ken Paxton by $1 million in the kickoff quarter of a contentious primary battle that has been complicated by Attorney General Paxton's divorce. The figure marks a significant lead for Cornyn in the contest, which is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate primaries in 2024. The fundraising gap between the two candidates highlights the intensity of the Republican primary campaign in Texas. As of the end of March, Cornyn had raised nearly $10 million, while Paxton had brought in around $9 million.
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