News: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) raised nearly $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, bringing his total cash on hand to $5.7 million.
The news comes as Cornyn, who has long been a powerhouse fundraiser for Senate Republicans, is facing what is certain to be an expensive primary campaign against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this week.
Paxton announced his campaign against Cornyn earlier this week. Paxton told us last month that he’d need to raise at least $20 million to knock off Cornyn, who has the backing of the NRSC, the Senate Leadership Fund and Senate GOP leadership.
Running a campaign in the sprawling Lone Star State is notoriously pricey. So each candidate will need every dollar they can get.
Two Texas House Republicans — Reps. Lance Gooden and Troy Nehls — have already endorsed Paxton, while Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is staying neutral in the race.
