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Texas Democrats' Senate nominee James Talarico endorsed Johnny Garcia in the 35th Congressional District runoff to derail rival Maureen Galindo after antisemitic remarks drew bipartisan condemnation, with Democrats warning her rhetoric could jeopardize the party's chances in the newly redrawn district.
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff against John Cornyn’s allies, as James Talarico remains the Democratic challenger who leads in recent polls and fundraising; the race is still viewed as likely Republican by Cook, with early voting ending Friday and Election Day on May 26.
Barack Obama surprised diners at an Austin Taco Joint with Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, mingling with patrons, discussing issues from data centers to voting, and posing for photos before leaving; he paid in cash and did not publicly endorse the candidates, but the appearance signals national support for Texas Democrats in a high-stakes race, with Obama even signing a children’s book for Talarico’s niece Jane.
Barack Obama surprised patrons at Taco Joint near the University of Texas at Austin, joining James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa for about 30 minutes of retail campaigning. He chatted with diners about issues like data centers and voting but did not make public remarks or endorse either Democrat. The visit signals national support for the Texas Democrats atop the ticket as GOP contenders Cornyn, Paxton and Abbott compete in tight races, with Bernie Sanders set to appear at the state Democratic Convention.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads both Republican contenders in a new Texas Public Opinion Research poll of the U.S. Senate race, with 44% to 41% against Sen. John Cornyn and 46% to 41% against Attorney General Ken Paxton (margin of error ±2.5 percentage points; 1,865 likely general election voters). The poll, conducted April 17–20, finds Talarico’s support strongest among voters of color, college-educated Texans and independents, while Cornyn and Paxton trail in favorability. The race remains contestable as Republicans head to a May 26 runoff; Cook Political Report labels the seat likely Republican. The article also notes broader GOP and Democratic dynamics in Texas races, including Abbott’s lead in the governor’s race and upcoming runoff contests. A correction later clarified initial sample size and margin-of-error figures. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.
State Rep. James Talarico raised $27 million in the first quarter of 2026 for his bid to flip Texas in the U.S. Senate, the largest quarterly total for any Senate candidate in any state in an early election year. The haul pushes his total this race to over $40 million from more than 540,000 individual donors across 246 of Texas’ 254 counties, and he has outpaced other Democratic contenders as Democrats push to win a statewide race in a state with 20 media markets.
Texas state Representative James Talarico announced raising more than $27 million in the first quarter of 2026 for his U.S. Senate bid, including about $10 million since winning the March 3 Democratic primary, one of the largest totals for a Senate candidate. His big haul underscores Democrats’ fundraising momentum as they try to put Texas in play in a map that could affect control of the Senate; he will face the winner of the May 26 Republican runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the general election, a race already drawing comparisons to Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 bid.
Texas Democratic Rep. James Talarico forgave Pastor Brooks Potteiger after Potteiger prayed for his death on a Christian nationalist podcast associated with Pete Hegseth; Potteiger later said his remarks were about conversion, not wishing death. The incident underscores ongoing tensions over faith-based rhetoric as Talarico, who just won a Democratic primary, eyes a U.S. Senate race against John Cornyn.
James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate nomination, boosting Democrats’ bid to flip a red state, while Montana Sen. Steve Daines announced he will not seek re-election, clearing the field for a Trump-backed successor. Trump signaled endorsements in the Texas Cornyn–Paxton runoff and in Montana, where he backed Kurt Alme. The Texas runoff is set for May 26, with Talarico potentially facing the runoff winner in November; Jasmine Crockett conceded the Texas primary and urged unity as Democrats push to retain statewide power. The live updates also flag other runoffs and notable primary developments around the country.
Texas’ March 2026 primaries were the costliest in state history, setting up a bruising runoff season as money dominated races from the Senate to the down-ballot contests. The GOP Senate race ended in a runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, while James Talarico narrowly defeated Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic nomination. Across the ballot, Trump-backed candidates struggled to close gaps, incumbents were driven out or forced into runoffs due to mid-decade redistricting, and Texans for Lawsuit Reform faced notable defeats. The results suggest an intense, highly funded eight-month sprint toward the May 26 runoff and beyond.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett, advancing to face the winner of the GOP runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the general election, a development Democrats are banking on to boost their midterm prospects.
Democrat Jasmine Crockett conceded to James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary after confusion over polling hours in Dallas raised questions about whether thousands of Dallas County votes would be counted; court rulings extended polling briefly before the Texas Supreme Court blocked the extension, highlighting voting-rights tensions and prompting Crockett to urge Democrats to unite around the nominee.
Texas’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Dallas County was thrown into chaos after a judge extended polling hours to 9 p.m. and the Texas Supreme Court ordered late votes to be counted separately, leaving the final tally uncertain. With about 72% of Democratic ballots counted, James Talarico held a slim lead of roughly 5% over Jasmine Crockett as attention focused on turnout and access ahead of November.
State Rep. James Talarico held a narrow lead over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for Texas’s U.S. Senate as early returns rolled in, a high-stakes race watched as a potential barometer for the state party. Turnout was strong, with notable early voting, while Dallas County faced polling confusion after a rule-change dispute and court orders on counting certain ballots. Outside spending heavily supported both camps, underscoring national interest in whether Texas could flip the seat.
In the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race, Republican Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold his seat while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico contest the Democratic primary to challenge him in the general election, highlighting intra-party dynamics and candidate differences ahead of the race.