Trump endorsed Paxton, helping him defeat incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff in May. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
\n\nPresident Donald Trump’s political group, MAGA, Inc., is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, marking its first major investment in a high-profile general election contest ahead of the 2026 midterms.
\n\nThe spending was disclosed in a filing with the Federal Election Commission on Saturday and comes as Republicans face growing concerns about the competitiveness of the traditionally Republican state. Democratic state Representative James Talarico, 37, is challenging Republican nominee Ken Paxton for the Senate seat.
\n\nTrump endorsed Paxton, helping him defeat incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff in May. The president has continued to support Paxton despite concerns over the candidate's public controversies and his appeal to voters.
\n\nThe $10 million advertising campaign focuses heavily on taxes, seeking to portray Talarico as a candidate who would raise taxes on Texans. The advertisements highlight his support for higher taxes on wealthier households while suggesting that Paxton would provide tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and families with children.
\n\nTalarico’s campaign has rejected the claims, accusing groups supporting Paxton of misrepresenting his…
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