Texas-Sized Cash Crunch Looms After Paxton Victory

After Ken Paxton’s Texas GOP primary win over Sen. John Cornyn, donors warn the general election could be the most expensive yet, with some predicting as much as $150 million needed to win in a state with 20 media markets; Paxton trails in fundraising and will rely on national groups and MAGA Inc., while Trump’s backing complicates and accelerates fundraising dynamics. Democrats see opportunities but expect heavy outside spending, which could divert funds from other battlegrounds as both sides brace for a high-stakes, expensive race.