Paxton announced a $20 million ad buy on September 30, which he described as one of the largest single media investments in Texas Senate history. In response, the Senate Majority PAC recently disclosed $2.1 million in spending on attack ads against Paxton as part of a wider $28.56 million allocation across nine Senate races. The super PAC, aligned with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, had previously avoided the state to prioritize cheaper markets in smaller states.
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Paxton's Ad Spending Trails After $20 Million Media Buy
US Politics12 days ago
An internal memo from Ken Paxton’s fundraising team informs donors that the Republican lacks a competitive presence on television despite GOP outside groups investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Texas. Texas PAC, the primary Republican vehicle for the race, is currently shifting $1 million in ad funds to the campaign's final two weeks. The group's operations have been marred by waste, including the purchase of nationwide Fox spots instead of local targeting and paying $450,000 for a single Austin football game ad that Democratic opponent James Talarico obtained for $50,000.
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