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Cruz-affiliated group spends nearly $2M on major ad buy to help Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate bid
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points This major ad buy is intended to support Ken Paxton's bid for the U. A group affiliated with Cruz has made a significant investment in a recent ad buy.
A group affiliated with Cruz has made a significant investment in a recent ad buy. The total spend is nearly $2 million. This major ad buy is intended to support Ken Paxton's bid for the U.S. Senate.
Further details about the ad buy and its goals are available from the source. The source reports on the group's efforts to aid Paxton's campaign.
For more information on this development, readers can consult the original report, which provides additional context and details about the group's actions and their potential impact on Paxton's U.S. Senate bid.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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