Texas Senate Race Breaks Spending Records Before Primary
February 25, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The Washington Post

The Texas Senate race is exploding with cash as John Cornyn faces fierce primary challengers like Wesley Hunt, with estimates showing over $97 million already spent in the last two years - Democrats outspending Republicans by $33 million despite the seat leaning Republican. Polls from the Hobby School reveal a nail-biter: Cornyn at 45% against Jasmine Crockett's 43%, or 44% versus James Talarico's 43%, with experts warning of $100 million in brutal attack ads ahead.
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