TX Sen. John Cornyn announces latest fundraising haul as he fights for his seat
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn raised more than $3 million during the latest fundraising period, as he bids to keep his statewide Senate seat in Washington.
Cornyn is in the midst of a heated Republican primary, as he faces a March 2026 challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The primary also features U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Houston Republican who announced his campaign Monday.
Between July 1 and Sept. 30, Cornyn raised more than $3.36 million, according to his campaign, which announced the top lines of raising on Tuesday. The dollars are divided between three funds: Cornyn’s campaign coffers, and political action committees Cornyn Victory Committee and Cornyn Lonestar Victory Fund, per his campaign.
Cornyn had $10.5 million on hand as of Sept. 30 as he seeks his fifth Senate term, according to his campaign.
“We are grateful for the generous support of so many patriotic Texans and Americans who strongly believe President Trump needs John Cornyn fighting for their agenda in the U.S. Senate,” Andy Hemming, Cornyn’s reelection campaign manager, said in a statement.
Paxton’s campaign did not immediately return a request for comment on his latest fundraising figures. The filing deadline is Oct. 15.
On the Democratic side, state Rep. James Talarico of Austin has raised more than more than $6.2 million since entering the primary race on Sept. 9, according to his campaign. Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat, has raised more than $4.1 million since launching his bid on July 1, his campaign said.
