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Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
By Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision to strike down caps on coordinated spending by political parties and candidates could boost GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, giving national Republicans a new tool to eat into James Talarico’s fundraising edge. The 6-to-3 decision eliminated federal limits ...
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In Terrell Hills , where voters often split their tickets and demand accountability from their elected officials, the Supreme Court's decision to loosen campaign finance rules could have significant implications for the local political landscape. As national Republicans potentially pour more money into Ken Paxton's Senate campaign, Terrell Hills residents may see an influx of targeted advertising and get-out-the-vote efforts. This could lead to increased voter engagement, but also raises concerns about the influence of outside money in local politics. With Terrell Hills' highly educated and active voter base, it will be worth watching how residents respond to the increased spending and whether it ultimately affects the outcome of the Senate race. The city's history of supporting moderate candidates will be put to the test as Paxton and his opponent, James Talarico, vie for votes in this affluent San Antonio suburb.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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