The latest round of campaign finance reports in Federal races was filed earlier this week, giving observers a glimpse into the financial strength of campaigns heading into the May 26 runoff. The reports, filed with the Federal Election Commission, cover the period from February 12 to March 31.
Here is where fundraising stands for Republican runoffs in Federal races across Texas:
U.S. Senate
Senator John Cornyn and his affiliated fundraising committees once again significantly outraised Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Cornyn committees reported raising nearly $9 million during the first quarter of the year, while Paxton and his affiliated committees reported bringing in $2.2 million.
Cornyn enters the final weeks of the campaign with over $8 million in cash on hand across its fundraising entities, while Paxton reported $2.6 million on hand.
Both the Cornyn and Paxton teams expressed optimism about the strength of their campaigns going into the runoff.
“The Cornyn campaign continues performing at a high level, building off the overperformance in the March 3rd primary to announcing a massive fundraising haul in the first quarter of 2026,” said Cornyn re-election campaign manager Andy Hemming.
Paxton, meanwhile, stressed that his campaign was in a better financial position than it was in the March Primary.
“The people of Texas are ready for change, and the strength of our movement is a testament to that. My campaign will be entering the May runoff in an even stronger financial position than we did in March, and we will continue to highlight John Cornyn’s record of failing Texans,” said Paxton.
Congressional District 9
Army veteran and business owner Alex Mealer brought in over $362,000 during the most recent reporting period, while State Representative Briscoe Cain raised just under $91,000. Mealer, who is endorsed by President Trump, enters the runoff with $534,135 on hand, while Cain reported $127,456 on hand.
Spending by outside groups, led by the Club for Growth, is likely to be a significant factor in the race. Earlier this week, the Club for Growth reported making a $250,000 independent expenditure on a field program supporting Mealer in addition to spending on direct mail. During the Primary, outside groups combined to spend over $2.5 million in support of Mealer or against Cain.
Mealer led a field of nine candidates in the Primary, earning 35.8% of the vote, followed by 31.2% for Cain. The district encompasses Liberty County and a portion of Harris County.
Congressional District 19
Agriculture policy expert Tom Sell raised $536,011 during the reporting period, with $692,247 on hand. His runoff opponent, conservative activist Abraham Enriquez, raised $96,018 and reported $151,288 on hand.
Sell received 40.42% of the vote in the Primary, while Enriquez received 18.75% in the seven-candidate race.
In addition to his significant fundraising advantage, Sell has benefited from large independent expenditures by outside groups on his behalf. American Mission, which is supported by the AI industry, spent $579,000 to support Sell during the Primary, while Conservatives for American Excellence spent over $200,000 to boost Sell.
Sell and Enriquez are running to succeed retiring Congressman Jodey Arrington in a West Texas district that includes Lubbock and Abilene.
Congressional District 35
Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz reported a slight fundraising advantage over State Representative John Lujan in this newly redrawn district in the San Antonio area. De La Cruz, who has been endorsed by President Trump and is the brother of Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, raised $218,296 and reported $138,098 on hand.
Lujan, who Governor Abbott has endorsed, raised $157,744 and had $79,372 on hand going into the runoff election. He led the field of eleven candidates in the Primary with 32.95% of the vote, while De La Cruz received 26.81%.
Congressional District 38
Mortgage broker Jon Bonck faces aviation businesswoman Shelly deZevallos in the race to succeed Congressman Wesley Hunt in this Houston-area district. Bonck, who is endorsed by President Trump and Senator Ted Cruz, raised $381,228 during the reporting period and had $438,388 cash on hand. deZavallos raised $165,113, with $160,992 on hand.
While outside groups have yet to report any activity in the runoff in this district, the Club for Growth spent over $279,000 to support Bonck during the Primary. Bonck earned 46.84% of the vote in the Primary, with deZavallos receiving 18.85%.
