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SCOTUS Changes Campaign Finance Rules: What It Means for Texas Elections

The Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending, citing First Amendment free speech rights. This allows political parties to spend unlimited money directly with candidates on campaigns, significantly altering fundraising dynamics. The ruling could greatly benefit candidates with fundraising deficits, such as Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, while raising public policy concerns about the increased influence of large donors and potential for perceived corruption in elections.

Jul 1, 2026

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Texas Senate Primary Shatters Spending Records: What It Means Legally for Voters

The 2026 Texas Senate primary set an unprecedented spending record, largely due to loose campaign finance regulations and the Supreme Court's *Citizens United* decision. This legal framework allows Super PACs and dark money groups to spend unlimited, often undisclosed, sums, granting disproportionate influence to wealthy donors and shaping how candidates compete and voters receive information.

Mar 19, 2026

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