Source: Fox News
Summary
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico received 50% of his campaign funds from outside Texas, while his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, received 25% from out-of-state donors. Talarico raised $8.5 million between February 12 and March 31, with $4 million coming from states other than Texas. Paxton raised $640,000 from within Texas during the same period. The fundraising disparity highlights the nationalization of the Texas Senate race, with Talarico drawing support from Democratic donors and executives beyond Texas.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Talarico’s campaign has drawn significant financial support from outside Texas, with donors from New York and California contributing over $1.3 million. The Democratic Senate hopeful has also accepted donations from lobbyists representing major corporations. Meanwhile, Paxton has raised less than one-fifth as much from Texans as Talarico. The fundraising operation has become a performance, with both candidates highlighting their ties to Texas and criticizing the influence of out-of-state interests. Talarico’s campaign website reads, “I’ve led the fight against the billionaire mega-donors that have rigged the system against working Texas families.” However, his campaign has also benefited from a super PAC with mostly out-of-state donors. The scene feels familiar, with both candidates playing their roles in the performance of Texas politics.
Author: Evan Null
