Ken Paxton Might Lose Texas Senate Bid. One Person Could Prove the Difference
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enters the May 26 Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) with a fundraising gap that could prove fatal to his campaign.
TL;DR
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a significant fundraising disadvantage in his Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn.
- Leonard Leo, a major conservative donor and influential figure behind the Federalist Society, has shifted his financial support away from Paxton's campaign.
- Leo's network previously played a crucial role in building Paxton's political career and supporting conservative legal initiatives.
- Leo's current funding priorities appear to be establishment-aligned Republicans, signaling a strategic shift in his political investments.
- Paxton's campaign is facing scrutiny over this funding gap, with potential implications for both the primary and the general election.
- Some polling suggests Paxton may still lead, but a notable percentage of Cornyn's primary voters would consider backing the Democratic candidate in the general election if Paxton is the nominee.