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Donald Trump to host Texas fundraiser for Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign
President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas to headline a fundraiser and provide financial support from his MAGA Inc. account for Attorney General Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign. The event is part of a broader effort to consolidate support for Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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The outcome of the Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate, as Democrats seek to win a seat in the state for the first time since 1993.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump is using his MAGA Inc. campaign account to fund Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate bid.
- A midterm convention is scheduled in Dallas for September 9 and 10.
- The RealClearPolitics polling average currently shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton.
- Democrats have not held a U.S. Senate seat in Texas since 1993.
- Ken Paxton previously survived an impeachment attempt in the Texas state legislature.
- Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP runoff.
- Ken Paxton's former impeachment attorney has endorsed his opponent, James Talarico.
Who's Mentioned
personDarlene Graham“South Carolina Senator”personDonald Trump“Former President and campaign fundraiser host”locationTexas“State where the election is taking place”personJohn Cornyn“Former U.S. Senator ousted by Paxton”personKen Paxton“Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate”personJames Talarico“State House representative and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate”locationDallas“City hosting the upcoming convention”organizationMAGA Inc.“Campaign account used for funding”