Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms - CBS News

The donation is split evenly: $5 million to fund negative ads against Democrat James Talarico and $5 million for positive ads supporting Paxton, the current Texas attorney general. Both payments go to Del Ray Media Inc., a political media operation, and cover television and digital advertising, according to a Federal Election Commission filing.

The size of the contribution signals that Paxton's race is drawing more national attention than many expected. Paxton, a longtime Republican fixture in Texas politics, is in a surprisingly tight contest against Talarico, and the infusion suggests the GOP sees real risk of losing the seat without a major financial push.

For voters in Lubbock and across West Texas, this race carries weight. The Texas Senate shapes everything from school funding formulas to water policy, issues that hit differently out here than they do in the major metros. A shift in that chamber could alter the balance of power in Austin for years.

MAGA Inc. Currently holds $400 million in its war chest. Saturday's deployment marks the first time the committee has spent significantly in the midterms.