Cornyn Outpaces Paxton in Texas Senate Primary Fundraising After AG's Divorce Announcement

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.