Paxton allies plan $15 million ad campaign
A super PAC backing Texas Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton released two new ads on Tuesday, as the Republican is locked in a bitter fight against Democrat James Talarico. The ads from Lone Star Liberty PAC cost $15 million and will air across 18 markets in Texas over the next two weeks, a spokesperson for…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Politico · Aug 31, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET
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Paxton allies plan $15 million ad campaign(opens original report in a new tab)PoliticoTier B
Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign(opens original report in a new tab)The new ads will highlight Paxton’s record as attorney general and attack James Talarico as weak on China. — Politico
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