Texas Senate Contest: The Most Expensive Senate Race in America
The New York Times reports that the Senate race in Texas is the most expensive Senate contest in the United States. It illustrates why Donald Trump and the Republican Party are concerned about the upcoming midterm elections.
A Senate contest in the U.S. state of Texas is being described by The New York Times, in an article published on October 15, as the most expensive Senate race in America. The newspaper says the showdown illustrates why President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are worried about the upcoming midterm elections.
Midterm elections are the U.S. congressional elections held between presidential elections. They determine the makeup of the Senate, and their outcome affects a president's ability to carry out his agenda.
The source text available for this report is very brief. It does not name the candidates or give the amount of money spent, polling figures or other specific details. For that reason, nothing beyond what the source states is included here. What is clear is that the Texas Senate race is presented as a significant indicator of Republican concerns ahead of the vote.
