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Talarico tightens focus on Black Texas voters at Dem convention
politics17 days ago

Talarico tightens focus on Black Texas voters at Dem convention

At the Texas Democratic Party convention in Corpus Christi, U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico urged Black Democrats to trust and engage with his campaign, acknowledging the party’s history of taking Black voters for granted and pledging to partner with Black communities; however, longtime Black officials and activists say outreach remains underdeveloped, and Crockett’s coalition has yet to be fully mobilized, making Black turnout critical as polling shows substantial Black support but persistent concerns about mobilization ahead of November.

Talarico Targets Paxton Over Hoffman Plea Deal in Child-Abuse Case
politics26 days ago

Talarico Targets Paxton Over Hoffman Plea Deal in Child-Abuse Case

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico used a Waco child-sex abuse case to attack Attorney General Ken Paxton, demanding release of internal files and arguing Paxton helped secure a lenient plea for Adam Hoffman; prosecutors say the outcome reflected limited options to convict on a felony without the victim’s testimony, while the defense argued the accusations are politically motivated and Hoffman's sentence was limited to about 30 days in jail amid protests and bipartisan scrutiny.

Ex-Paxton Impeachment Lawyer Endorses Democrat in Texas Senate Race, Signaling GOP Rift
politics1 month ago

Ex-Paxton Impeachment Lawyer Endorses Democrat in Texas Senate Race, Signaling GOP Rift

Dan Cogdell, who led Ken Paxton’s impeachment defense, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for Texas Senate, saying Paxton has lost sight of his mission and urging unity across parties. Cogdell has donated to both campaigns, and the endorsement highlights ongoing GOP divisions after Paxton’s primary win over Cornyn, with Trump still backing Paxton.

Talarico pivots to Paxton scandals in Texas Senate bid
politics1 month ago

Talarico pivots to Paxton scandals in Texas Senate bid

Texas Democrat James Talarico launched his general-election U.S. Senate bid by reframing Ken Paxton as part of a corrupt establishment, pivoting from a sunny primary message to an anti-corruption, affordability-focused campaign branded as The People vs. Ken Paxton, highlighting Paxton's impeachment history and leveraging rapid online fundraising as the race heats up.

Democrat Talarico Eyes Texas Senate Upset After Paxton Win
politics1 month ago

Democrat Talarico Eyes Texas Senate Upset After Paxton Win

Democrat James Talarico gained fundraising traction and Democrats see a path to Texas’s Senate seat after Ken Paxton’s GOP primary victory; analysts briefly moved the race to lean Republican, but a Talarico upset could reshape the 2028 battleground in Texas. The race hinges on Paxton’s establishment support, turnout from Black voters, external endorsements, and whether Talarico’s populist message can win over suburban and rural voters amid inflation and national politics surrounding Trump.

Talarico accuses Paxton of clipping remarks to distract from corruption in Texas Senate race
politics1 month ago

Talarico accuses Paxton of clipping remarks to distract from corruption in Texas Senate race

Texas Democrat James Talarico conceded some past statements on transgender policy missed the mark but accused Republican Ken Paxton of clipping those remarks to distract from Paxton's alleged corruption as Paxton won the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate; the race is expected to be one of the costliest and most consequential, with Cornyn's endorsement backing Paxton and a rising Democratic fundraising effort from Talarico as they head toward a high-stakes November contest that could influence Senate control.

Paxton Stakes Out Advantage as Paxton-Talarico Texas AG Battle Heats Up
politics1 month ago

Paxton Stakes Out Advantage as Paxton-Talarico Texas AG Battle Heats Up

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s win sets up a high-stakes general election showdown with Democrat James Talarico. Talarico boasted a rapid fundraising start after Paxton’s victory (about $600,000 in the first two hours and $27 million in Q1), while Paxton works to lock down Cornyn supporters amid Trump backing. Democrats view the race as a potential hinge for the Senate majority, and the piece notes Paxton’s past securities-fraud case was resolved with restitution. The campaign landscape—fundraising momentum, endorsements, and cross-party appeal—will shape the Texas contest this fall.

politics1 month ago

Talarico bets on cross-aisle coalition to flip Texas Senate

Texas Democrat James Talarico is betting he can flip the U.S. Senate seat by building a broad coalition, courting disaffected Republicans and independents, and emphasizing a record of cross‑partisan work on taxes, education, housing, and energy. He’s riding a strong fundraising surge and internal polls that show him ahead of Ken Paxton, while Paxton’s camp and Trump allies launch aggressive attacks. The race hinges on converting Cornyn supporters and expanding turnout, with analysts noting Texas remains a challenging but potentially decisive battleground in 2026.

politics3 months ago

Texas Democrat Talarico Tops Cornyn and Paxton in Tight Internal Poll

An internal campaign poll shows Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Sen. John Cornyn (43–41) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (44–43) in hypothetical Texas general elections. Both Republicans are broadly unpopular, especially among independents, with Paxton and Cornyn facing large unfavorable ratings. The memo credits Talarico’s coalition—young and Latino voters and party-switchers—for momentum and frames the race as a referendum on political establishment, though the outcome remains close ahead of a potential runoff. The update appears alongside other national political stories in a live feed.

us-politics4 months ago

Talarico clinches Texas Senate Dem nomination, eyeing November flip

State Rep. James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett to win the Texas Senate Democratic primary, giving Democrats a stronger candidate to flip the ruby-red state in November. The race highlighted questions of electability and coalition-building within a multiethnic Democratic base, amid concerns about Dallas precinct voting; Crockett conceded the race on Wednesday. Talarico is set to face either Sen. John Cornyn or Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the general election.

Talarico Wins Texas Dem Primary; Cornyn, Paxton Head to May Runoff
politics4 months ago

Talarico Wins Texas Dem Primary; Cornyn, Paxton Head to May Runoff

Democrat James Talarico won Texas’s Democratic primary, defeating Jasmine Crockett; the GOP contest will be decided in a May 26 runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, with Trump endorsement still undecided. Crockett plans to sue over voting issues in Dallas, and Republican Wesley Hunt finished third, signaling a three-way race that will keep the nomination battles intense as midterms approach.