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Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 6-to-3 vote, eliminating federal limits on expenses such as advertising. A recent US Supreme Court decision may impact the Senate race in Texas.
A recent US Supreme Court decision may impact the Senate race in Texas. The court struck down limits on spending by political parties and candidates, which could benefit GOP nominee Ken Paxton. This change may help national Republicans reduce the fundraising advantage of Paxton's opponent, James Talarico.
The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 6-to-3 vote, eliminating federal limits on expenses such as advertising.
Further details on the decision and its potential effects on the Senate race are available from the San Antonio Current.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
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