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EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, disclosed his latest fundraising achievements for the GOP on Friday, bringing his lifetime total to nearly $415 million as he makes a final appeal to Senate colleagues ahead of the upcoming election for the position of Senate Minority Leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell from Kentucky.
A source close to Cornyn’s campaign informed Fox News Digital that he successfully raised $33 million during the 2024 election cycle.
This impressive total includes $16 million directed towards the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
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“I am incredibly thankful to the thousands of Americans who supported our initiatives this cycle,” Cornyn stated regarding his fundraising results. “Their extraordinary backing has enabled us to gather essential resources aimed at promoting our collective goals in the Senate. This remarkable level of participation underscores voters’ strong desire for effective conservative leadership in Washington.”
Cornyn is vying for McConnell’s leadership role against contenders such as Senate Minority Whip John Thune from South Dakota, and Senator Rick Scott from Florida. The election will take place via secret ballot on November 13.
The ability to fundraise is deemed crucial in this race for Republican leadership since the victor will symbolize GOP Congress and be expected to mobilize resources for pivotal Senate campaigns—a role that McConnell effectively fulfilled during his tenure as a renowned fundraising powerhouse.
The senator has consistently held second place among top Republican fundraisers in the Senate behind McConnell over the past 15 years, as noted by sources familiar with these operations.
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.p>A source acquainted with Thune’s political activities revealed that he matched Cornyn’s total by raising $33 million this election cycle as well.
.p.The same source highlighted Thune’s active involvement across key states like Nevada, Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania—each hosting competitive Senate races—during critical campaign periods.
.p.Thune further enhanced his financial support through New Heights Action super PAC and New Heights for America group under section 501(c)(4), collectively raising around $22.3 million this cycle; these organizations are managed by John DeStefano—a former senior official under Trump.
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.p.Recently highlighted by Thune’s team was their extensive travel schedule throughout recess periods where they actively camped alongside candidates on various grounds.
.p.Cornyn’s complete travel itinerary remains undisclosed; however he frequently capitalizes on Texas’ reliable fundraising potential benefiting Republicans statewide while participating publicly at events across Michigan, Nevada Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania since August.
.p.In October alone it was reported that he generated an astounding $1 million within just one day supporting candidates across Ohio Montana Michigan and Wisconsin through events held in Dallas and Houston.
.p.Senator Scott dedicated much of his time during this electoral period focusing on securing re-election back home in Florida where he achieved victory beyond expectations last Tuesday night.
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