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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

More than $500 million has been spent on advertising in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

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With a tight race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, “the money is just pouring in.”

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  1. Texas Standard

    More than $500 million has been spent on advertising in Texas’ U.S. Senate race (opens Texas Standard)

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    With a tight race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, “the money is just pouring in.”

  2. The Guardian

    Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race (opens The Guardian)

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    Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races – with his efforts mostly focused on Texas Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold.

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