The spending follows the recent entry of national Democrats into the contest via the Senate Majority PAC. The super PAC began airing digital attack ads against Paxton on YouTube and streaming platforms on Tuesday through its Texas Forever affiliate. Aligned with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the group had previously avoided spending in Texas to prioritize cheaper advertising markets in smaller states.
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Ken Paxton Launches $20M Ad Buy Among Largest in Texas Senate History
US Politics20 days ago
Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio will see the first wave of television commercials this Friday before they expand statewide. The $20 million expenditure by Republican nominee Ken Paxton is one of the largest single media investments ever made in a Texas Senate race. Strategist Nick Maddux stated the buy ensures voters in every corner of the state understand what is at stake in the November election.
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