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James Talarico

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Cornyn Calls Paxton Lazy, Poor Campaigner
Sen. John Cornyn lambasted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as lazy and a poor campaigner and said he will not fundraise for Paxton’s general election, arguing Paxton hasn’t made a compelling case to voters. Paxton faces a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, with Talarico leading in polls and fundraising, while President Donald Trump continues to back Paxton amid a donor environment where many supporters have stayed on the sidelines.
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Talarico seeks Paxton depositions to spotlight past scandals
Democrat James Talarico is pressing for public release of Paxton’s depositions in a civil case and reviving a slate of past scandals, including impeachment and a securities-fraud settlement, to cast Paxton as corrupt. His campaign and allied groups have launched large ads highlighting Paxton’s record on animal testing at Texas A&M and other controversies, with polls showing a tight race as they emphasize a message of reform.

James Talarico

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James Dell Talarico is an American politician and educator who has served since 2018 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas.

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Texas Senate Race Expected to Cost $200 Million

Sen. Ted Cruz forecasts a $200 million Texas Senate showdown between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, with Cruz backing Paxton after Paxton’s hard-fought primary, underscoring the race’s expected high cost. Governors Abbott and national polls frame the contest as a November toss-up that could decide Senate control, with cross-party spending intensifying as Cruz launches a $1.7 million ad buy for Paxton and Democrats face fundraising headwinds.

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Paxton Pen Allegations Roil Texas Senate Race

The Texas U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton has intensified around Paxton’s long-running ethics and legal controversies, including a resurfaced 2013 incident in which he pocketed a $1,000 Montblanc pen and a broader critique of his record on animal welfare and a high-profile plea deal in a child-sex case. Campaigns are leaning on simplified narratives—such as the pen episode, puppy-records disputes at Texas A&M, and Paxton’s stance on transgender athletes—to frame judgments about Paxton’s fitness for office as the race tightens toward a toss-up.

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Left-Wing Aspiring Pastor Jumps Into Crowded Texas Senate Race

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico announced his bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, vying to take down former Texas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred who is making a second Senate run following a failed 2024 bid…

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Jasmine Crockett Thinks She’ll Win Senate Seat By Relying On Major Democrat Losers

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett said one of her key advantages over Senate primary opponent James Talarico was her relationships with Democrats who lost major elections, during an interview with The SMG Report…

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James Dell Talarico is an American politician and educator who has served since 2018 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas.