President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by endorsing conservative candidates, but it’s unclear how much he’ll spend to support them. In Texas, Trump-backed Ken Paxton is facing a tough race against Democratic nominee James Talarico.
Texas Senate Race
Paxton’s history of corruption allegations has become a central issue in the campaign. Senate Republican leaders have urged Trump’s team to provide financial support for Paxton, but the amount of funding is still unknown.
In North Carolina, Trump’s endorsed candidate, Michael Whatley, is running to replace retiring Sen. Thom Tillis. Whatley, a former chair of the Republican National Committee, faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Roy Cooper.
Trump’s Financial Support
Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., has $382 million in the bank, but it’s unclear how much will be spent on key Senate races. The PAC can raise unlimited money from individuals and corporations but is barred from coordinating with individual campaigns or national Republican committees.
Senate Republican leaders are expecting MAGA Inc. to provide significant financial support for Whatley in North Carolina, where the state’s several metro media markets can be expensive.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
