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Cruz warns Talarico could flip Texas Senate seat in close race
politics1 day ago

Cruz warns Talarico could flip Texas Senate seat in close race

Ted Cruz told Gov. Greg Abbott on Sean Hannity’s show that Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has a real chance to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat from Ken Paxton, with polling suggesting a tight 1–2 point race and Cruz warning that voters who aren’t paying attention could be swayed by Talarico’s charm; Abbott echoed optimism that Talarico is beatable, highlighting the broader GOP struggle to keep Texas red amid a shifting national environment.

via The Texas Tribune|
#james-talarico#ken-paxton#politics
Texas Senate Race Narrows to a Tie in NYT/Siena Poll
politics11 days ago

Texas Senate Race Narrows to a Tie in NYT/Siena Poll

A New York Times/Siena poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico tied at 47% in the U.S. Senate race, based on 656 likely voters with a margin of error about 4.5 percentage points. Paxton leads among men and white voters, while Talarico leads among women and Black and Hispanic voters; younger Texans tilt toward Talarico, and Paxton fares better with voters 45 and older. The results come after a UT/Texas Politics Project poll showing a close gap, underscoring sharp demographic splits that could shape the November contest.

via USA Today|
#elections-2026#james-talarico#ken-paxton
politics11 days ago

Texas Senate Race: Talarico and Paxton Knot Tight in New Poll

Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are tied at 47% each among likely Texas voters in a New York Times/Siena poll for the open Senate seat, with 6% undecided. Gov. Greg Abbott leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa 51–44, and President Trump’s Texas approval remains underwater (44% approve, 53% disapprove). The survey of 656 likely voters (June 19–27) has a ±4.5-point margin of error. Talarico’s strong fundraising and Paxton’s bruising primary, plus GOP concerns about Paxton’s viability, keep Texas as a major battleground in the 2026 elections.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#james-talarico#ken-paxton
Texas Big Again: Talarico's Inclusive Vision to Reclaim the State
politics13 days ago

Texas Big Again: Talarico's Inclusive Vision to Reclaim the State

Democratic voices, led by James Talarico, are crafting a forward-looking political language. In his Corpus Christi nomination speech for U.S. Senate, he anchors his vision in Barbara Jordan’s legacy and Texas history, arguing Texans are “big” enough for unity across backgrounds. He rails against billionaire megadonors who he says are shrinking the state and democracy, and urges a nonpartisan push to make Texas big again by investing in schools, the economy, and rights. The speech links Texas pride with a broader national, inclusive future.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|
#barbara-jordan#democratic-party#james-talarico
Texas Senate race stays tight as Paxton leads Talarico by a point in June poll
politics18 days ago

Texas Senate race stays tight as Paxton leads Talarico by a point in June poll

A June UT/Texas Politics Project poll of 1,200 registered voters shows a near‑even U.S. Senate race in Texas, with Paxton at 43% and Talarico at 42% (margin of error about 3%). Republicans have coalesced behind Paxton (84%), Democrats back Talarico (88%), and independents lean toward Talarico (40% to 12%), with 34% having no opinion. The race remains months away after Paxton won the GOP nomination and Trump endorsed him.

via USA Today|
#james-talarico#ken-paxton#politics
Texas Senate showdown: Paxton and Talarico neck-and-neck in latest UT poll
politics18 days ago

Texas Senate showdown: Paxton and Talarico neck-and-neck in latest UT poll

A UT Austin Texas Politics Project poll shows Republican Ken Paxton leading Democrat James Talarico 43% to 42% in the U.S. Senate race, a near-tie with a 3.5-point margin of error, as Paxton narrows an April lead; independents favor Talarico while Paxton leads among Republicans and men, with the broader Texas ballot showing Republicans ahead in other statewide races.

via The Texas Tribune|
#james-talarico#ken-paxton#politics
Talarico targets Paxton over Hoffman plea in child abuse case
politics23 days ago

Talarico targets Paxton over Hoffman plea in child abuse case

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a lenient plea deal his office offered to Adam Hoffman, a man charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy. The deal required 30 days in jail, a confession, and surrender of Hoffman's law license but avoided sex-offender registration. Talarico demanded Paxton release internal communications about how the deal came together, framing the issue as a potential breach of accountability in the Texas Senate race and tying it to Paxton's ally Nate Paul in the broader political controversy.

via The Texas Tribune|
#adam-hoffman#james-talarico#ken-paxton
Paxton impeachment lawyer backs Democrat in Texas Senate race
politics1 month ago

Paxton impeachment lawyer backs Democrat in Texas Senate race

Dan Cogdell, the Houston attorney who defended Ken Paxton in his impeachment and securities-fraud cases, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for Texas’ U.S. Senate race, saying Paxton has lost sight of his duty to Texans and that unity across Democrats, independents and Republicans is needed. Talarico framed the endorsement as part of a broad, people-powered coalition; Paxton’s camp noted Cogdell’s Democratic ties and past donations, underscoring cross‑currents in a closely watched campaign.

via The Texas Tribune|
#dan-cogdell#endorsement#james-talarico
Talarico Faces Paxton on the Record, Not Trump, in Texas Senate Race
politics1 month ago

Talarico Faces Paxton on the Record, Not Trump, in Texas Senate Race

Democrat James Talarico launches a five-city Texas campaign swing to define Ken Paxton by his record—impeachment by his own party, SEC investigations, and a string of personal scandals—while avoiding Trump-focused attacks and pressing for multiple debates, arguing the choice in the 2026 race is Paxton’s record versus Texas voters’ interests. Paxton’s background, including impeachment in 2023 and various legal entanglements, frames the contest as a test of accountability in a state where Trump remains a backdrop rather than the focal point.

via Rolling Stone|
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Populist clash defines Texas campaign as Paxton vs. Talarico for the Senate
politics1 month ago

Populist clash defines Texas campaign as Paxton vs. Talarico for the Senate

The Texas Senate race pairs Republican Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico, with Paxton emphasizing cultural populism (immigration, crime, transgender issues) and Talarico pushing economic populism (cost of living, inflation). Despite favorable headwinds for Republicans, analysts expect Paxton to stay favored in a red-leaning state, but demographic shifts and rising cost concerns in urban areas could keep the contest competitive if turnout patterns in the Texas Triangle and South Texas tilt toward Democrats.

via CNN|
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Talarico bets on Black-voter coalition as Crockett voters shape Texas race
politics1 month ago

Talarico bets on Black-voter coalition as Crockett voters shape Texas race

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is actively courting Black voters who backed Jasmine Crockett in the primary, meeting with Black leaders, visiting HBCUs, and outlining policy priorities like maternal health. The effort underscores a broader push to unite Democrats across communities and mobilize voters of color, beyond appealing only to White swing voters. With Democrats having not won statewide in Texas since 1994, the campaign aims to build a broad coalition for the November race.

via CNN|
#black-voters#democrats#james-talarico
Talarico raises over $3M in 24 hours after Texas runoff
politics1 month ago

Talarico raises over $3M in 24 hours after Texas runoff

Democrat James Talarico’s campaign says it raised more than $3 million in the first 24 hours after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged as his Republican opponent in the U.S. Senate race, marking his largest single-day haul and signaling strong fundraising momentum as he aims to flip Texas for Democrats. The party is buoyed by a $27 million cash-on-hand total from Q1, while Paxton’s campaign reported about $2.2 million in the same period.

via CNN|
#fundraising#james-talarico#ken-paxton
Texas Senate race heats up as Talarico admits past remarks missed the mark
politics1 month ago

Texas Senate race heats up as Talarico admits past remarks missed the mark

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the U.S. Senate nominee, said older comments on sensitive cultural issues missed the mark and accused Republican Ken Paxton of weaponizing them to distract from Paxton's record, including his impeachment in 2023. Paxton, who won the GOP primary, has mocked Talarico's positions on gender, immigration, energy and religion as the campaign intensifies, while Talarico frames the race around Paxton's integrity and his own rebuttals.

via NBC News|
#impeachment#james-talarico#ken-paxton