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Part of situation: Texas 2026 Senate race: Dead heat and demographic divides (116 clusters)

Texas Senate race intensifies as Talarico breaks fundraising records

Texas Senate race James Talarico Ken Paxton campaign fundraising 2026 midterm elections

The Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton has become one of the most expensive and closely contested contests of the 2026 midterms. Talarico has achieved a historic fundraising milestone, raising $64 million in the third quarter alone and totaling over $134 million since his campaign launch in September 2025. His campaign relies heavily on small-dollar donors, with 97 percent of his third-quarter contributions being under $100.

Polling indicates a highly competitive race. While some surveys, such as a Marist College poll, show Talarico leading by a small margin, others, like a Quantus Insights poll, place Paxton slightly ahead. The race is characterized by significant spending, with total costs in the Texas contest surpassing $501 million.

In addition to the Senate race, the Texas gubernatorial contest is also tightening. Governor Greg Abbott is facing a competitive challenge from Democrat Gina Hinojosa. Leaked audio from a private fundraiser revealed Ken Paxton expressing concerns that Abbott is struggling in his reelection bid and predicting that Republicans may lose seats in the Texas Legislature.

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CNN · Donald Trump · Gina Hinojosa · Greg Abbott · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Texas

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Yes, abortion is condemned in the Bible: Talarico's absurd claim exposed [www.lifesitenews.com]
Texas Governor Race Tightens as Abbott and Hinojosa Enter Final Stretch [queondamagazine.com]
Dem Raises More In Third Quarter Than Any Senate Candidate In History [offthepress.com]
Talarico arrecada US$ 64 milhões e bate recorde no Texas [www.spacemoney.com.br]
Talarico Campaign Announces $64 Million in Donations for Last 3 Months [sanangelolive.com]
James Talarico Raises More In Third Quarter Than Any Senate Candidate In History | [dailycallernewsfoundation.org]
James Talarico lidera por 2,5 puntos según encuestas de DDHQ en Texas - Notiulti [www.notiulti.com]
Senate Races Near $1 Billion: How GOP and Democrats Stack Up [internewscast.com]
Protesters Ejected From Ken Paxton Rally, Which Was Really A Trump Rally, Apparently [classixphilly.com]
Protesters Ejected From Ken Paxton Rally, Which Was Really A Trump Rally, Apparently [kissrichmond.com]
Fears About Kids’ Online Safety Unite Democrats and Republicans | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing - National Cyber Security Consulting [nationalcybersecurity.com]
Talarico blames Netanyahu, not the Israeli people, for devastation in Gaza - [jewishreview.co.il]
Talarico's Flu, a Wild Conspiracy, and Musgraves' Perfect Comeback [instinctmagazine.com]
La candidata demócrata en Texas acude a la casa del gobernador para retarlo a un debate [elnuevodiario.com.do]
Candidata demócrata en Texas acude a la casa de Greg Abbott para retarle a un debate [eldiariony.com]
Notoriously Woke James Talarico Stumbles Through CNN Town Hall, Posing Unconvincingly as Moderate › American Greatness [amgreatness.com]
Watch: We Are Suing CNN, Jubilee, and James Talarico. Here's Why [www.louderwithcrowder.com]
Americans at Their Wits’ End as the Midterms Approach [politicalwire.com]
CNN's Audie Cornish Defends Talarico Calling God 'Non-Binary': All Sermons ‘Sound Crazy’ [newsbusters.org]
VIDEO: James Talarico Gets Exposed By Voters In Brutal Town Hall Moment [trendingpoliticsnews.com]
Watch Talarico squirm when his lies about the Bible got called out live on CNN [notthebee.com]
Politics as Team Sports [outsidethebeltway.com]
Talarico aborda el aborto, la fe y las "teorías conspirativas": conclusiones del foro de CNN y Jubilee [abc17news.com]
Talarico aborda el aborto, la fe y las "teorías conspirativas": conclusiones del foro de CNN y Jubilee [keyt.com]
Talarico tackles abortion, faith and ‘conspiracy theories’: Takeaways from the CNN & Jubilee town hall [krdo.com]
Another leaked audio: Ken Paxton drops Abbott bombshell while complaining about 'brutal' primary [dailyboulder.com]
Paxton Bemoans His Campaign Issues In New Audio [www.joemygod.com]
Texas Polls, neck and neck between Talarico and Paxton, Dem slightly ahead [www.adnkronos.com]
MAGNIFICENT FAILURE: Musk And MAGA Influencers' Talarico Smear [crooksandliars.com]
Ken Paxton Seizes Narrow Lead Over James Talarico in New Texas Senate Poll [www.lifezette.com]
Protesters Ejected From Ken Paxton Rally, Which Was Really A Trump Rally, Apparently [thebuzzcincy.com]
Protesters Ejected From Ken Paxton Rally, Which Was Really A Trump Rally, Apparently [newstalkcleveland.com]
Talarico leads Paxton in Texas Senate race; Abbott faces tight governor contest [cryptobriefing.com]
Senate Democratic candidates post ‘holy crap’ fundraising numbers [www.semafor.com]
James Talarico Insists The Bible Is Silent On Abortion If You Don't Count All The Stuff Between Genesis And Revelation [babylonbee.com]
Talarico rallies as his Texas US Senate race against Paxton enters final weeks [www.newsday.com]
Oregon Candidate Holds Minnesota Rally Speaking Somali in Front of Upside-Down American Flag [twitchy.com]
Talarico gets DEMOLISHED after he cites Bible in defense of abortion | Blaze Media [www.theblaze.com]
Talarico Is As Ignorant About The Bible And Abortion As He Is TX [thefederalist.com]
Dem Raises More In Third Quarter Than Any Senate Candidate In History [dailycaller.com]
Vikki Goodwin gives Dan Patrick a race for lieutenant governor [feeds.texastribune.org]
Ken Paxton Talks Gov. Greg Abbott's 'Struggling' Campaign in Bombshell Leaked Audio: Listen [okmagazine.com]
Ken Paxton Admits Greg Abbott’s Reelection Bid ‘Struggling’ in New Leaked Audio Clip [www.mediaite.com]
Protesters Ejected From Ken Paxton Rally, Which Was Really A Trump Rally, Apparently [rickeysmileymorningshow.com]
Ken Paxton Leads James Talarico in Texas Senate Poll [www.breitbart.com]
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race [www.theguardian.com]
Texas GOP chair on toss-up Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton [www.cbsnews.com]