# Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/texans-vote-in-most-expensive-senate-race-in-us-history/
- Published: 2026-11-03T21:41:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:48:14+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/texans-vote-in-most-expensive-senate-race-in-us-history?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Texas’s Senate race drew at least $573.2 million.
- Talarico raised $155 million; Paxton raised $40 million.
- Musk spent at least $212 million supporting Paxton.

## Summary

Texas voters are choosing between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in a Senate contest that has drawn at least $573.2 million, making it the most expensive Senate race in US history. The spending has sharpened concerns among voters that wealthy donors and political groups have too much influence, amid a campaign focused on the high cost of living.

Talarico’s campaign raised $155 million, compared with $40 million for Paxton, while outside groups also spent heavily. Billionaire Elon Musk contributed at least $212 million to efforts supporting Paxton, including $168 million to the Senate Leadership Fund; estimates may exclude some “dark money” spending. A Talarico victory would be the first Democratic win in a Texas statewide race since 1994.

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