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October 22, 2026
James Talarico Intensifies Campaign Against Elon Musk's Influence in Senate Race
- James Talarico held a rally at the University of Texas, emphasizing that Elon Musk is trying to buy political influence in Texas.
- He accused Musk of bankrolling Ken Paxton's campaign and claimed that the election is about serving the people versus serving billionaire donors.
- Talarico's campaign reported raising $64 million from grassroots supporters, significantly outpacing Paxton's fundraising efforts.
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- James Talarico fires back at Elon Musk in Texas Senate race feudOct 22, 2026 at 1:21 AM · CNBC
- Talarico accuses Musk of buying his own ‘personal U.S. Senator’Oct 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM · The Hill
- Texas Senate race: Talarico campaign turns its fire on Elon MuskOct 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM · CNBC
- Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’Oct 24, 2026 at 2:52 AM · The Guardian