James Talarico gains momentum in Texas US Senate race
Democratic candidate James Talarico has surged in Texas’ U.S. Senate race following Ken Paxton’s Republican nomination, raising $3 million in 24 hours and securing a lead in the first major poll at 47% to Paxton’s 44%. His campaign gained momentum through a statewide tour and an endorsement from the *Houston Chronicle*, framing Paxton as a corrupt figure amid ongoing scandal.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is gaining ground in Texas after Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination in the runoff election. Within 24 hours of Paxton’s victory, Talarico launched a cross-state tour, drawing over 1,000 attendees at a Houston kickoff and thousands more in Nagodoches, San Antonio, and Leander. The campaign also reported a record $3 million fundraising haul, surpassing Paxton’s available cash reserves. The *Houston Chronicle* endorsed Talarico, calling him a ‘servant leader’ and declaring the choice in the November election ‘obvious.’ A recent poll placed Talarico ahead of Paxton by 47% to 44%, marking the first major survey in the race. Talarico’s campaign attributed the momentum to Paxton’s history of scandal, including an impeachment supported by a majority of his own Republican colleagues. The candidate framed Paxton as the ‘Most Corrupt Politician in America,’ positioning his campaign as a fight against systemic corruption. Talarico’s rapid fundraising and public support contrast with Paxton’s underdog status as he prepares for the general election. The race now centers on voter dissatisfaction with Paxton’s record and Talarico’s ability to maintain his current lead.
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