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Republican Candidates Are Hurting for Cash, but Help May Be on the Way

Super PACs and billionaires seem to be on the side of the G.O.P., new filings show.

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Supporters of Ken Paxton last month at the 2026 Republican Party of Texas convention in Houston. Mr. Paxton, the party’s nominee for Senate, has been drastically out-raised by his Democratic rival, James Talarico.
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Elon Musk Funds Vivek Ramaswamy’s Bid for Ohio Governor Despite Their DOGE Clashes

Elon Musk gave $5 million to back Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor, seemingly moving past tensions around the effort to downsize the federal work force.

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy developed a frosty relationship after President Trump named them as the leaders of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.
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Republican Senate Candidates Start Their Own Super PACs to Gain Cash Advantage

Most of the party’s top candidates are starting their own super PACs instead of relying on a powerful group run by Washington leaders. The move allows them to seize control of their financial destinies.

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Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Senator Jon Husted of Ohio are two of the Republican candidates for Senate this year with their own allied super PACs.
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