Key facts
- MAGA Inc. holds a substantial cash advantage over Democrats.
- Donors are urging Donald Trump and his political apparatus to fund Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign.
- Paxton is polling only one point ahead of his opponent, Talarico.
- The Cook Political Report reclassified the Texas Senate race as a 'toss-up'.
- Trump issued a last-minute endorsement for Paxton in May.
Republicans are facing increasing unease over the Texas Senate race, where incumbent Senator John Cornyn's endorsed candidate, Attorney General Ken Paxton, is polling only one point ahead of his Democratic opponent, Talarico. The race, once considered a safe Republican seat, has been reclassified as a 'toss-up' by The Cook Political Report. Donors and operatives are now indicating that Donald Trump and his political apparatus, MAGA Inc., which holds a significant cash advantage, must step in to fund Paxton's campaign. Trump issued a last-minute endorsement for Paxton in May. Some donors feel that since Paxton ousted one of the GOP Senate's best fundraisers and is running a lackluster campaign, it is Trump's responsibility to bankroll the effort. A person close to the Trump team indicated that the message from donors unwilling to spend on Paxton has been accepted, with some donors opting out of involvement in Texas.