Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton is the Republican nominee in the Texas U.S. Senate race. $9.2M raised, $7.5M spent and $1.8M cash through Sep 30, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 38%. Forecasters rate the race Toss-up.
Campaign finance$9.2M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $9,248,692 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $7,493,398 |
| Cash on hand | $1,755,294 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $0 |
| Filing covers through | Sep 30, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $9,020,172 | 97.5% |
| PACs and other committees | $157,500 | 1.7% |
| Party committees | $62,000 | 0.7% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $9,020 | 0.1% |
Donor portrait23% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $2,503,209 | 23% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $335,141 | 3% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $373,720 | 3% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $535,438 | 5% |
| $2,000 and up | $7,163,704 | 66% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | $7,582,469 | 83% |
| FL | $174,463 | 2% |
| CA | $135,492 | 1% |
| UT | $134,597 | 1% |
| AZ | $69,376 | 1% |
| PA | $67,966 | 1% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Null | $1,142,905 |
| Ryan Llc | $250,000 |
| Entrepreneur | $56,420 |
| Ledwell | $49,000 |
| Republic Amusements | $49,000 |
| Discovery Operating Inc. | $42,000 |
| Lott Companies | $37,500 |
| Bobby Cox Companies Inc | $35,000 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Null | $1,189,025 |
| Ceo | $587,934 |
| Attorney | $267,312 |
| Owner | $243,377 |
| President | $209,186 |
| Consultant | $173,321 |
| Real Estate | $162,954 |
| Executive | $162,036 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceToss-up, 3 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Toss-up Estimate
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Public attention281,286 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| James Talarico | 586,067 | 68% |
| Ken Paxton | 281,286 | 32% |
Reported Views of Ken Paxton on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
In the news1 recent story
- James Talarico Raises Quarterly Record of $64 Million in Texas Senate Race Against Ken PaxtonThe New York Times · 2026-10-15
Headlines link to the publishers; we show no article text. The same story from several outlets appears once. A flag marks an outlet with a documented tie we have on file; none shown does not mean none exists. Updated 2026-10-15.
Elsewhere: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official website · X (Twitter) · links matched through Wikidata and checked against the member or candidate record
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.