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Conservatives spent heavily in key Democratic primaries, filings show
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
By David Wright, Patrick Svitek, CNN
(CNN) — An influential conservative nonprofit covertly funded a series of super PACs with names suggesting liberal provenance as the groups injected hundreds of thousands of dollars into key nominating Democratic contests across the country.
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Key takeaway By David Wright, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — An influential conservative nonprofit covertly funded a series of super PACs with names suggesting liberal provenance as the groups injected hundreds of thousands of dollars into key nominating Democratic contests across the country.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The revelation that conservative groups secretly funded super PACs to influence Democratic primaries has significant implications for El Paso voters. In Texas' 35th District, which includes parts of El Paso, Lead Left PAC spent over $750,000 to boost Maureen Galindo's candidacy, despite her controversial remarks. The fact that Galindo lost by nearly 30 points suggests that local voters were not swayed by the group's efforts. However, the tactic's use in El Paso's backyard raises questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the potential for outside interference in local elections. As the city's voters head to the polls in future elections, they should be aware of the possibility that external groups may be attempting to shape the outcome, and scrutinize campaign messaging and funding sources accordingly. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's claim that these efforts have backfired may be tested in future El Paso-area elections.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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(CNN) — An influential conservative nonprofit covertly funded a series of super PACs with names suggesting liberal provenance as the groups injected hundreds of thousands of dollars into key nominating Democratic contests across the country.
A new round of...
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