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James Talarico Challenges Ken Paxton in Closely Watched Texas Senate Race
James Talarico enters the race with a fundraising edge as Paxton leans on his record of surviving scandals and legal fights.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Democratic challenger James Talarico in one of the country's most closely watched U.S. Senate races following Paxton's primary runoff victory on May 26, 2026.
- Paxton has survived impeachment by the Texas House in 2023 and multiple legal challenges by portraying himself as a 'conservative warrior' targeted by political persecution, much like President Donald Trump.
- Talarico reported having $21.5 million available last week, significantly outpacing Paxton's $7.5 million, and is scrutinizing the attorney general's handling of a child sexual abuse case involving Waco lawyer Adam Hoffman.
- Calling Paxton "the most corrupt politician in America," Talarico argues the system is rigged against Texans, though Paxton campaign spokesperson Madison Cercy dismissed the attacks as distracting from his record.
- Strategists warn that rigid partisanship has historically rendered Texas voters extraordinarily forgiving of candidates' trespasses, making Talarico's path difficult despite his funding advantage and previous opponents' losses by roughly 10 percentage points.
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Records Raise Questions About James Talarico’s 2021 Residency: His Round Rock House Or His Parents’ Austin Home?
A voter-registration history reviewed by The Dallas Express lists December 5, 2021, as the “Reg Date” for state Rep. James Talarico (D-District 50) at an Austin address associated with his parents. An official campaign-finance filing lists a $1,437.84 in-kind contribution from his parents dated December 12 and described as “Moving expenses.” Both entries came after the November 8 constitutional residency deadline for the Austin-area district he …
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