Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: United States

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Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas

A political group associated with US President Donald Trump announced it will spend $10 million on television and digital ads in Texas for the midterm elections. The advertisements will primarily target Democratic candidate James Talarico, who is running against Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. MAGA, Inc. aims to portray Talarico as out of touch with Texans' concerns while supporting Paxton despite his past scandals.

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