Bush donates $5K to Cornyn Senate reelection bid

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by Caroline Vakil
April 15, 2026
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Former President George W. Bush donated $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) Senate reelection campaign.

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Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection campaign, according to recent campaign finance filings. This donation comes as Senator Cornyn faces a challenging political race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). Bush allocated $3,500 for Cornyn's primary election and an additional $1,500 for the general election. This support from a prominent Republican figure underscores the high stakes in the Texas Senate contest.

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