Ken Paxton Campaign Reports $18 Million Raised in Third Quarter for Texas Senate Race

Baltimore, MD, October 5, 2026 — Ken Paxton, the current Texas Attorney General, has reported a significant fundraising haul of $18 million during the third quarter of the current election cycle. This financial activity is in support of his campaign for the Texas Senate race.

The reported figure represents the total amount of funds collected by Paxton’s campaign committee between July 1 and September 30. This period is a key fundraising window for political candidates as they vie for support and resources ahead of upcoming primary and general elections.

Paxton is seeking to represent Texas in the United States Senate. The specific details regarding the sources of these funds, such as contributions from individuals, political action committees, or other organizations, were not immediately available in the reported summary. Furthermore, the summary did not provide information on the campaign’s expenditures during this quarter or its overall cash on hand.

The Texas Senate race is a prominent contest in the state’s political landscape, attracting considerable attention and financial investment from candidates and their supporters. The substantial amount raised by Attorney General Paxton indicates a robust level of financial backing for his senatorial ambitions.

Further reporting will be required to detail the breakdown of these contributions, the campaign’s financial strategy, and how this fundraising milestone compares to that of other candidates in the race.

Story summarized from the original created by Julia Mueller on thehill.com, see more information here.

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