October 15, 2026

James Talarico Rallies as Texas Senate Race Against Ken Paxton Enters Final Weeks

James Talarico is set to rally with supporters as his campaign enters the final weeks, aiming to become the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in over 30 years.
His record-breaking $64 million fundraising in Q3 2026 has positioned him as a strong contender against Republican Ken Paxton, who faces scrutiny over past corruption allegations.
Recent polling shows Talarico leading Paxton 48.5% to 45.2%, while outside Republican groups have spent over $175 million to support Paxton.

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