Poll: Talarico has slim lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race
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- The Hillseen 7 Aug, 15:23description edited
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Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) has a 4-point lead over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Lone Star State's Senate race, according to a new survey. The Texas Pulse/Texas A&M Bush School poll, released Friday, shows 47 percent of likely Texas voters plan to support Talarico while 43 percent chose Paxton. In...Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) has a 4-point lead over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Lone Star State's Senate race, according to a new survey. The Texas Pulse/Texas A&M Bush School poll, released Friday, shows 47 percent of likely Texas voters plan to support Talarico, while 43 percent chose Paxton. In...
- rawstory.comseen 19 Aug, 23:14headline rewritten
GOP stunned after 'unheard of' defection rocks high-profile primary raceGOP stunned after 'unheard of' defection rocks high-profile race - marinij.comseen 28 Aug, 17:28headline rewritten
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on pastTalarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race - nbcdfw.comseen 29 Aug, 06:44headline rewritten
Ken Paxton depositions could be unsealed in Texas Senate raceTalarico is trying to make Ken Paxton’s depositions public and here’s why - nypost.comseen 3 Sept, 17:32headline rewritten
Democrat James Talarico called capitalism 'oppressive system' that should be dismantled in 2020 forumDem James Talarico called capitalism ‘oppressive system’ that should be dismantled in 2020 forum - The Hillseen 6 Sept, 02:30headline rewritten
Trump's MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Ken Paxton's Senate campaignTrump's MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Texas Senate race - The Hillseen 9 Sept, 04:46headline rewritten
Hinojosa on Trump $10 million Paxton race investment: 'I welcome the attention on Texas'Hinojosa on Trump $10M Paxton race investment: 'I welcome the attention on Texas' - fox26houston.comseen 13 Sept, 06:40headline rewritten
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Latest Paxton vs. Talarico pollsWho leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker - keranews.orgseen 27 Sept, 07:04headline rewritten
With estranged husband on the ballot, Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP 'even if we’re mad at them'Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP 'even if we’re mad at them' - The Hillseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Manchin says 'if character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton'Manchin: 'If character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton' - fox7austin.comseen 1 Oct, 10:17description edited
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U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.
- keranews.orgseen 1 Oct, 10:17article removed
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Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP 'even if we’re mad at them' - The Guardian Worldseen 7 Oct, 18:08headline rewritten
Trump-backed Ken Paxton reportedly blames Iran war and high gas prices for midterms struggles as president heads to Texas – liveTrump says he has ‘no regrets’ about endorsing Texas Republican Ken Paxton amid leaked recordings – live - The Guardian Worldseen 7 Oct, 23:12headline rewritten
Trump says he has ‘no regrets’ about endorsing Texas Republican Ken Paxton amid leaked recordings – liveTrump heads to Texas as Republican midterms woes deepen – US politics live - kasu.orgseen 8 Oct, 00:21description edited
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Combined spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million.Combined spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $240 million.
- The Guardian Worldseen 10 Oct, 09:07headline rewritten
Trump heads to Texas as Republican midterms woes deepen – US politics liveTrump repeats his false claim that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego – as it happened - nbcdfw.comseen 10 Oct, 21:54headline rewritten
Paxton, Talarico clash over sealed records as Senate race heats upA court may decide whether Ken Paxton deposition records become public - The Hillseen 14 Oct, 03:27description edited
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The chair of the Texas Democratic Party said Sunday he is confident in Democratic senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign in the wake of his illness. “We're full steam ahead. And, of course, you're going to see people in the swamps of the internet making up conspiracy theories. That's what they always do,” Kendall Scudder told...Kendall Scudder, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said Sunday he is confident in Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign in the wake of his illness. “We're full steam ahead. And, of course, you're going to see people in the swamps of the internet making up conspiracy theories. That's what they always do,”...
- iheart.comseen 14 Oct, 09:32headline rewritten
Talarico Claims He Had the Flu, His Opponent Ken Paxton Says Talarico LiesPaxton Hits Talarico Over Absence; democrat Still Claims He Had Flu - The Guardian Worldseen 15 Oct, 22:26description edited
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Talarico casts himself as a moderate who would put Texans’ needs over party allegiances amid close contest against Republican Ken Paxton James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening. One voter, a devout small business owner, questioned the authenticity of Talarico’s faith,...Talarico casts himself as a moderate who would put Texans’ needs over party allegiances amid close contest against Republican Ken Paxton James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with skeptical Republicans and independents voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall co-hosted by the Jubilee Media digital platform on Wednesday. One voter, a young Republican...
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 18 Oct, 13:29headline rewritten
Trump Seeks Culprits as Texas Senate Seat, Others Are in PerilTrump Seeks Culprits With Texas Senate Seat, Others in Peril - Axiosseen 19 Oct, 04:04description edited
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President Trump is preemptively blaming Sen. John Cornyn and Karl Rove for "doing everything possible to make it hard for Ken Paxton" to win the Texas Senate race. Why it matters: The president is publicly spinning what would be a disaster for Republicans on election night. Texas hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988. "If Ken Paxton loses , it will be because of WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks like John Cornyn and Karl Rove," Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump won Texas by 14...President Trump is preemptively blaming Sen. John Cornyn and Karl Rove for "doing everything possible to make it hard for Ken Paxton " to win the Texas Senate race. Why it matters: The president is publicly spinning what would be a disaster for Republicans on election night. Texas hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988. "If Ken Paxton loses , it will be because of WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks like John Cornyn and Karl Rove," Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump won Texas by...
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Tue, 4 August 2026
1 report- Axios09:00first to report
Three consecutive polls have now shown Democrat James Talarico narrowly ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that state's crucial race for the U.S. Senate. The latest, released Tuesday morning, has Talarico up 47%-45%. Why it matters: That's within the survey's margin of error, and the Republican establishment isn't panicking — not yet, anyway. But there are some troubling signs for the GOP nominee among white and Latino voters. State of play: The private theory among top Republican...
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- ktep.org14:38
The survey released Tuesday by Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center marks the third consecutive poll showing Talarico, the Democratic candidate, ahead of Paxton, the Republican.
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories09:01
In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be The New York Times Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions The Texas Tribune Sean Hannity questions Fox News’ own poll that shows Democrat leading race for Texas Senate seat The Independent Another poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in their race for the U.S. Senate Houston Public Media Hannity Melts Down at His Own Network’s Poll Spelling Trouble for Trump The...
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill13:03edited after publishing
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) has a 4-point lead over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Lone Star State's Senate race, according to a new survey. The Texas Pulse/Texas A&M Bush School poll, released Friday, shows 47 percent of likely Texas voters plan to support Talarico, while 43 percent chose Paxton. In...
- Al Jazeera English22:08
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill14:41
Former GOP strategist Joseph Moreno said "this might be the year" that Democrats win in Texas after a three-decade drought since a Democrat has won in the Lone Star State. In an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper asked Moreno about recent polling that showed Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D-Texas) leading Attorney...
- alternet.org20:56
The Republican Party seems poised for disaster in one of its most reliable red-state strongholds, as one former GOP strategist admitted this week that he is "embarrassed" for the party, and worried they might lose big there for the first time in decades amid President Donald Trump's meddling and plu...
Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- crossmap.com00:32
Texas Rep and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico outlined a plan for the U S to fix its broken healthcare system by invoking both policy and the New Testament
- thedailybeast.com18:32
The Trump-backed Republican is sounding the alarm as polls show his Senate bid slipping away.
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- durangoherald.com11:00
How could Donald Trump with bottom-scraping approval ratings decide who would represent the Republican Party in the upcoming Texas senatorial race? The
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- breitbart.com00:10
Ken Paxton announced endorsements from 18 Republican members of the Texas's congressional delegation in his U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill10:00
The two candidates in the Texas Senate race are neck-in-neck less than three months out from the midterm election, according to a new poll released on Thursday. An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) polling at 47 percent and state Rep. James Talarico (D) polling at 46 percent among...
- fox26houston.com17:22edited after publishing
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Latest Paxton vs. Talarico pollsPolls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- foxnews.com15:00
A resurfaced video showed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico calling Texas' Bluebonnet curriculum "propaganda," drawing Sen. Ted Cruz's rebuke.
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- rawstory.com23:11edited after publishing
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GOP stunned after 'unheard of' defection rocks high-profile primary raceTexas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico just hired a five-year veteran of Republican Sen. John Cornyn's office to help sink GOP nominee Ken Paxton.Jacob Smith, who served as Cornyn's deputy legislative director and policy adviser, is joining Talarico's campaign as deputy political director,...
- townhall.com23:30
John Cornyn’s staffing shift reveals deep political divides ahead of 2026 Texas elections.
Tue, 18 August 2026
2 reports- townhall.com00:01
James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign seeks to redefine faith, challenging traditional Christian views.
- The Hill15:11
Texas state Sen. James Talarico’s (D) campaign team on Monday confirmed it poached a former staffer for Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to join him on the campaign trail months ahead of the midterm elections. Jacob Smith, who served as deputy legislative director for Cornyn, will now serve as deputy policy director for the Democratic senatorial...
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- townhall.com14:45
James Talarico faces backlash over controversial voter ID comments and outreach to Black voters in Texas.
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)10:45
MALO je političkih ideja koje među demokratima izazivaju toliko entuzijazma kao mogućnost da Teksas postane "plav", odnosno da iz tradicionalno republikanske savezne države ponovno prijeđe u tabor demokrata. Taj se fenomen često naziva "Blexas".
Fri, 21 August 2026
4 reports- breitbart.com02:31
Thursday on MS NOW's "All In," Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said Democrats and Republicans will come together as Texans to defeat | Clips
- rightspeak.net05:00
- pjmedia.com10:52
Democrats aim to flip Iowa and Texas Senate seats amid tough Republican competition and shifting polls.
- iheart.com15:00
Democrat Senate candidate Representative James Talarico has plastered his ads across television and the internet. He’s raised immense amounts of money in his bid to be the first Texas statewide elected Democrat in roughly 30 years, and he’s not wasting any time when it comes to putting it to work.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- freerepublic.com19:45
Sun, 23 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill17:00
Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R) said Sunday that Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico backs policies that would “kill” their state. During an interview on “The Hill Sunday,” Van Duyne said Talarico is “pretty much a complete DSA candidate,” referring to the Democratic Socialists of America. Talarico has never been a member of the left-wing...
- dailycaller.com19:12
Democrats are warning that James Talarico lacks the amount of support from black voters he needs to flip the traditionally Republican state.
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill16:12
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Monday, reviving his push to remove the president from office as Democrats debate how aggressively to confront Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Green’s resolution is aimed at impeaching Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors “committed in violation of the president’s mandated...
- newsweek.com19:32
Data centers have become a central issue in the battle for the Senate in the Lone Star State.
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- townhall.com14:45
James Talarico faces backlash for endorsing a candidate who downplayed child molestation.
- christianpost.com16:24
The campaign of Texas Democratic U S Senate candidate James Talarico is seizing on resurfaced reports about Republican rival, Attorney General Ken Paxton, ruling over a decade ago that animal testing
- latintimes.com21:55
Four Texas polls agree Hispanic voters are drifting from the GOP toward Talarico — but disagree sharply on how far, and one deserves scrutiny.
Wed, 26 August 2026
5 reports- wknofm.org15:55
As midterms approach, we're taking a closer look at some of the tossup races in the Senate and the House.
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- wbur.org26 Aug, 11:55their copy
- christianitydaily.com16:00
A resurfaced video of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has drawn renewed attention after he said Christians, Muslims and Jews worship the same God and emphasized similarities among the Abrahamic faiths. The clip, shared on X by Lone Star Liberty PAC, came from Talarico’s 2024 appearance on the progressive podcast “The Weekend Show.” During the interview, Talarico said that “Christians and Muslims and Jews all worship the same God.”
- baptistnews.com16:25
The current smear campaign against James Talarico includes quotes taken out of context and creating AI deepfakes.
- marinij.com16:36edited after publishingTalarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on pastPaxton was connected to a mineral assets company but not a defendant in its fraud case.
- nbcdfw.com21:42edited after publishing
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Ken Paxton depositions could be unsealed in Texas Senate race
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill17:38
Democrat James Talarico is leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race in Texas, while Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the gubernatorial race in the Lone Star State, according to a new poll from Texas Public Opinion Research. In the poll, 47 percent of respondents said they would back Talarico...
- The Hill21:20
President Trump’s trip to Texas to boost GOP midterm efforts, including state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign, is highlighting the red state’s prominence on the midterm election map as it takes up oxygen in Republicans’ battle to retain their majority. The president’s visit comes as the prospect of Democrats flipping Texas, a traditional...
Fri, 28 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill21:00
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she will focus on “campaigning down ballot” in Texas, suggesting that she won’t campaign with Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico after he defeated her in the party’s primary. “We’ve seen the turnout that you can produce. Talarico might very well need that magnetism. Will you campaign with him?” CNN’s Laura...
- cbs4local.com23:27
Texas' competitive Senate race could be the nation's costliest, as Democrats rally behind James Talarico and Republicans weigh how much to spend to support Ken Paxton.
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- cbs12.com28 Aug, 23:27their copy
- nebraska.tv28 Aug, 23:27their copy
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- iheart.com02:15
San Antonio's First News is heard weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with the latest news, traffic, weather and sports. Broadcasting live from San Antonio, Texas on News Radio 1200 WOAI and the iHeartRadio app.
- koaa.com15:41
The Texas Senate race could decide control of the chamber — and Republicans are sounding the alarm over a massive Democratic ad spending advantage.
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- The Hill14:51
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) calling him a “lazy” campaigner. “John Cornyn doesn’t know my schedule. He doesn’t know how many hours I’m putting in every day, 18 hours a day,” Paxton told host Jacqui Heinrich on Fox News’s “The Sunday Briefing.” Paxton, who beat...
Tue, 1 September 2026
4 reports- nypost.com13:36edited after publishing
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Democrat James Talarico called capitalism 'oppressive system' that should be dismantled in 2020 forum - rawstory.com16:30
Despite warnings, President Donald Trump threw his support behind scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and now the entire GOP is having to live with the consequences.In a column for the conservative National Review, analyst Jeffrey Blehar reminded readers that he has long opposed replac...
- The Hill16:40
A super PAC backing Texas Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton released two new ads on Tuesday, as the Republican is locked in a bitter fight against Democrat James Talarico. The ads from Lone Star Liberty PAC cost $15 million and will air across 18 markets in Texas over the next two weeks, a spokesperson for...
- kbat.com23:18
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is coming to Baylor's Hurd Center on September 16 at 7 p.m. The university invited both him and Republican opponent Ken Paxton to speak, though Paxton's schedule didn't work out.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- dailykos.com20:00
The game of chicken that Republicans are playing with Trump in Texas rages on.
Thu, 3 September 2026
3 reports- The Hill15:52
Tech mogul Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent around $800,000 in top House and Senate races this cycle, according to the latest filings. America PAC spent the most in Texas, doling out roughly $248,000 as Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for the Senate in a toss-up contest against Democrat James Talarico. The group...
- The Hill20:44
Republican strategist Karl Rove expressed his doubts about Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s chances in his November race. “So, time is running out. If the president wants to have Paxton win, he needs to be tossing a lot of money Paxton's way so that ads can be run that depict Talarico as the far-left...
- dailykos.com22:29
There has been a ton of attention on the Texas Senate race, but much less on the race for governor. And it is very close. The latest poll was commissioned by a conservative think tank and shows…
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- politicalwire.com16:11
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) appears to have violated federal ethics law in significant ways when filing recent disclosures of his assets and liabilities, creating confusion about his net worth and holdings," ProPublica reports."Among
Sat, 5 September 2026
10 reports- news-journal.com10:33
In 2018, Texas’ Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate sought to run a different type of campaign. For years, liberal candidates had focused on Texas’ most populous areas — cities where […]
- Google News - Top Stories19:29
Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms cbsnews.com Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico Fox News Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year Politico Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz AP News Rove: ‘Time is running out’ for Paxton in Texas Senate race The Hill
- Google News - Top Stories19:30
Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race NBC News Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton CNN Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms CBS News Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year politico.com Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz AP News
- Google News - Top Stories19:49
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz AP News Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race NBC News Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms cbsnews.com Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year Politico Rove: ‘Time is running out’ for Paxton in Texas Senate race The Hill
- PBS NewsHour20:44
This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico.
- Google News - Top Stories20:44
Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz PBS Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms CBS News Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year Politico Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race NBC News Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico foxnews.com
- Bloomberg Politics20:45
President Donald Trump’s super political action committee is spending $10 million to back Republican Ken Paxton’s US Senate bid in Texas, its biggest expenditure yet in this election cycle, according to a filing with the Federal Election Commission.
- Google News - Top Stories21:15
Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year Politico Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms CBS News Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton CNN Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz AP News Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico Fox News
- The Hill21:43edited after publishing
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Trump's MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Ken Paxton's Senate campaignPresident Trump’s super-PAC MAGA Inc. gave $10 million in support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's (R) Senate campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings published Saturday. The $10 million payment, given to political media company, Del Ray Media, funded two attack ads against his Democratic opponent James...
- Al Jazeera English22:58
US president has pledged more than $400m through his super PAC to boost Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.
Sun, 6 September 2026
5 reports- breitbart.com02:20
Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC is putting at least $10 million behind Texas AG Ken Paxton in his Senate race against Dem James Talarico.
- legalinsurrection.com19:00
'Tickets for the event start at $500 and go as high as $13,500'
- Google News - Top Stories19:20
Hinojosa on Trump $10M Paxton race investment: ‘I welcome the attention on Texas’ The Hill Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico Fox News Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz AP News Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year Politico A closer look at how Talarico and Paxton could fare in crucial North Texas counties in U.S. Senate race CBS News
- Google News - Top Stories19:20
Hinojosa on Trump $10M Paxton race investment: ‘I welcome the attention on Texas’ The Hill Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico Fox News Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz AP News Trump’s MAGA Inc. sends $10M to Texas in first general election spend of the year Politico A closer look at how Talarico and Paxton could fare in crucial North Texas counties in U.S. Senate race CBS News
- The Hill19:20edited after publishing
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Hinojosa on Trump $10 million Paxton race investment: 'I welcome the attention on Texas'Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) embraced the new spotlight on her state brought on by the unexpectedly close Senate race between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). “You are running in a state President Trump won by nearly 14 percentage points. He just announced, as I mentioned,...
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- texastribune.org17:18
David Maxwell was among the top attorney general officials who reported Paxton to the FBI and later testified at his impeachment trial.
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- kwtx.com8 Sept, 21:26their copy
- The Hill22:33
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico released a new advertisement with a former aide to his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. According to The Texas Tribune, David Maxwell spent close to 10 years as the Texas attorney general’s director of law enforcement. Six years ago, Paxton was reported to the FBI by Maxwell and...
Wed, 9 September 2026
6 reports- news4sanantonio.com04:40
The race for governor is shaping up to be one of the closet races in decades. A new non-partisan poll shows Governor Gregg Abbott leading Democratic challenger
- yahoo.com15:14
Ken Paxton's new attack ad uses an AI-generated James Talarico to target his Democratic rival's past comments about Christianity, God and Jesus.
- Bloomberg Politics19:44
Ray Washburne, the co-chair of the Republican midterm convention, said he expects Trump's super PAC, which has already given $10 million to Ken Paxton's Senate campaign in Texas, 'is going to come in with more money.' He speaks on "Balance of Power" from Dallas. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill22:35
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) said Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) must debate his opponent, Democratic nominee James Talarico, to win the state’s Senate election. In an interview with Nexstar, which owns The Hill, Sessions was asked whether he supported Paxton’s bid for Senate. “Of course I do,” the lawmaker said. “He’s running...
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
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- Bloomberg Politics23:25
President Donald Trump frustrated many of his allies in Congress by backing Ken Paxton to be the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas. Now, with Trump traveling to the state in hopes of healing those wounds, Paxton is revving up attacks on his Democratic rival, James Talarico.
Thu, 10 September 2026
10 reports- Google News - Top Stories05:28
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico From TV to YouTube Due to FCC Threats Variety Jimmy Kimmel Says James Talarico Interview Won't Air on TV After Trump's FCC Threatened His Show Rolling Stone Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump FCC Threatened Him Over Talarico Interview Newsweek Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump over threats to stop ABC airing Democratic candidate interview The Mirror US Kimmel Says Trump’s FCC Has Threatened Show, So His James Talarico Interview Will Air...
- el-balad.com10:52
Brandon Gill spoke for about twice as long as Ken Paxton at the GOP midterm convention and attacked Democrats, Biden and the Trump era.
- pjmedia.com12:06
James Talarico's Senate campaign faces trouble amid controversy over trans athlete policies in Texas.
- The Hill13:30
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in a Wednesday interview expressed his qualified opposition to transgender athletes playing in girls sports, saying such athletes should not be allowed to play if it is not fair or safe. “I oppose trans athletes playing in girls sports if it endangers safety or fairness. Every sport has to...
- The Hill15:53
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on Thursday touted endorsements from 21 current and former Republican officials and party leaders ahead of his November faceoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). The endorsements come from former members of Congress, Texas state lawmakers and other officials, with several citing Paxton directly as their reason for...
- Bloomberg Politics17:00
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared in Dallas Thursday with a group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, accusing his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, of ignoring their push for greater transparency about the disgraced financier and sex offender.
- The Guardian World18:49
Democrats are targeting Trump’s relationship with Epstein as part of strategy ahead of midterm elections James Talarico , the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, accused his rival Ken Paxton of “ignoring” survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, as Democrats seek to increase pressure on Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaking in Dallas, where Republicans are holding a midterm convention this week, Talarico appeared alongside one of Epstein’s victims at an exhibit...
- The Hill21:02
Texas Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, by 4 percentage points in a poll in the U.S. Senate race released Thursday. The AARP poll, which was conducted among likely Texas voters, found 48 percent supported the Democratic candidate while 44 percent backed the Republican candidate in the...
- Bloomberg Politics21:54
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico and the impact of President Donald Trump’s support, including a reported $10 million contribution and roughly $27 million in total ad spending. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Paxton also comments on the backlash against AI data centers and the war in Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg Politics23:29
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Congress should approve President Donald Trump's $5,000 payment for Americans. Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says Iran’s ability to continue producing ballistic missiles remains part of the threat...
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- The Hill03:03
Vice President Vance issued sharp criticism of James Talarico in the Democratic Senate candidate's backyard, while speaking at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday evening. Talarico, a state lawmaker, is running against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) this November to replace incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn. “But this Talarico...
- The Hill15:02
Fox News host Bret Baier questioned Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee, on Thursday over his support for President Trump’s new controversial “Trump dividend” proposal. At the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas this week, the president floated the idea of disbursing $5,000 checks to every American adult if Republicans maintain their majority...
- yahoo.com19:38
Republican super PACs have committed more than $40 million to the race over the last week, as the attorney general faces a tight race with Democrat James Talarico.
Sun, 13 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill11:03
At the Republican party’s first-ever midterm convention, President Donald Trump called upon attendees in Dallas to support Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas senatorial race.
- indiatimes.com17:53
This is the Republican nominee for statewide office. Are other Republican elected officials going to condemn the intolerance and racism, or look the other way while it becomes normalized.
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- The Hill23:47
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign received nearly $54 million from the GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund’s (SLF) Texas affiliate, according to a filing. The Austin-based Texas PAC donated more than $53.8 million to Paxton’s campaign, based on filings to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The committee is affiliated with the SLF, which is...
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill14:07
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly on Monday predicted that Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton will win his race against Democrat James Talarico, saying the latter "is just too much" for Texas. "So if I had to go by my gut, I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I would bet...
- The Hill18:52
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico (D) is still leading his GOP challenger, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The Telemundo/Mason-Dixon Polling & Research survey found the Democrat, a Texas state representative, held a three-point advantage over his Republican opponent less than two months out before November's midterms. Forty-six...
Thu, 17 September 2026
6 reports- newsweek.com09:56
- ksat.com10:00
Democrat James Talarico is consistently leading in the polls over Ken Paxton, which is unheard of in recent decades. National forecasters are calling Texas a tie, or else giving the advantage to the Democrat.
- The Hill10:00
Democrat James Talarico, a state lawmaker, and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remain deadlocked in the Texas Senate race less than seven weeks out from Election Day, according to a new poll released Thursday. The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey found 47 percent of state voters supported Talarico, while 46 percent backed Paxton in this race. ...
- The Hill12:00
Faith and Christian values have become a focal point of the Texas Senate race as seminarian state Rep. James Talarico fuels Democratic hopes of a red-state flip against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico says his faith got him into the race and has argued that Christian doctrine affirms his support for progressive policies...
- katv.com19:31
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, is leading his Republican opponent by just one percentage point in a new poll.
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- komonews.com17 Sept, 19:31their copy
- rawstory.com19:39
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's financials appear to have omitted a major property asset that could be costing him a lot of money.According to Politico's Daniel Lippman, Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate against Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, "has repeatedly left a plot of land...
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- kmxt.org09:00
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.
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Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- wcbm.com14:00
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a major legal victory resulting in the closure of a Chinese birth tourism center that facilitated American citizenship to over 1,000 otherwise Chinese […]
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- The Hill15:52
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has a slight lead over his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, according to a new poll. In the NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group poll, 46 percent of registered voter respondents backed Talarico, while 43 percent backed the Texas attorney general. Three percent backed a Libertarian candidate and 8 percent were...
Tue, 22 September 2026
6 reports- texastribune.org10:00
Republicans have seized on James Talarico's past votes and comments to argue he will revert to his most progressive positions if elected.
- The Hill15:00
A report from the U.S. Census Bureau alleging thousands of noncitizen voters in the 2020 election has prompted questions regarding whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the federal government are failing to prosecute such individuals or are presenting inaccurate data.
- iheart.com15:15
The mainstream media has been touting James Talarico's poll numbers. But they are not as good as they want you to think they are.
- newsweek.com17:24
- freerepublic.com21:30
- twitchy.com23:00
Minister at James Talarico's church admits it's not belief-based but values-based, sparking controversy.
Wed, 23 September 2026
4 reports- The Hill02:05
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) on Tuesday criticized populist Republicans for proposing “right-wing socialism,” arguing the strategy will not pay off for the party. “I consider myself very much a populist, Cruz said on Fox News’s “The Will Cain Show,” claiming "the base that has elected me every time has been blue-collar workers.” “Here’s the...
- winnipegfreepress.com11:16
HOUSTON (AP) — Juli McShay had a few pointed questions for James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, when she stood up during a town hall in Houston.
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Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP 'even if we’re mad at them'previously
With estranged husband on the ballot, Angela Paxton tells group of Texas women to vote GOP 'even if we’re mad at them'Angela Paxton accused Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce filings but has been publicly silent about her view of his race. On Friday, she spoke to a group of Republican women in a speech called the “Elephant in the room.”
- The Hill13:37
Texas state Rep. Angela Paxton (R) told a group of conservative women to vote Republican “even if we’re mad at them,” marking the first time she has publicly weighed in on her estranged husband's Senate race as he trails in polls. Angela Paxton filed for divorce last July from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)...
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Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- The Hill13:28
A new poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading their Republican opponents ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. In the Marist Poll Texas, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) received 44 percent. Four percent remained undecided and 2 percent chose...
Sun, 27 September 2026
6 reports- The Hill12:34
A new poll shows Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 5 points over a month before the November midterm elections. The Texas Public Opinion Research (TPOR) poll released Friday showed Talarico with 49 percent support from voters and Paxton with 44 percent support, with 3 percent saying...
- Google News - Top Stories15:14
Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was ‘colossal mistake’ The Hill Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’ The Guardian Maps show where Ken Paxton and James Talarico's donations come from Yahoo Texas PAC pours even more cash into the Lone Star State Punchbowl News The GOP’s Ken Paxton rescue mission tops $100 million in Texas Washington Examiner
- The Hill15:14
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Sunday blasted President Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton (R) over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Texas Senate Republican primary earlier this year. “In the case of Cornyn, he made a colossal mistake,” Tillis told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.” The North Carolina Republican added,...
- The Guardian World18:19
Thom Tillis says Trump’s decision to back Paxton over John Cornyn has put the Senate seat at risk for Republicans US senator Thom Tillis on Sunday criticized Donald Trump , his fellow Republican, for the president’s support of Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary. “He made a colossal mistake,” Tillis, a frequent Trump critic from North Carolina, said during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union in reference to the president’s support of Paxton who...
- Google News - Top Stories18:20
Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’ The Guardian Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was ‘colossal mistake’ thehill.com Thom Tillis Says Trump Made 'Colossal Mistake' By Not Supporting Cornyn In Texas Yahoo News Singapore Senator Tillis criticizes President Trump’s endorsement of Paxton — The Guardian ua.news Thom Tillis Criticizes Donald Trump Support for Ken Paxton in Texas SuaraGarut.ID
- The Hill20:33edited after publishing
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Manchin says 'if character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton'Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday took aim at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in the Lone Star State's Senate race, deriding his “character.” During an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt on “The Hill Sunday,” Manchin was asked about Texas's Democratic Senate candidate, state Rep. James Talarico. “I don't know that...
Mon, 28 September 2026
5 reports- thedailybeast.com10:26
The Texas Republican’s 14-year-old scandal has come back to haunt him.
- houstonpublicmedia.org12:38
Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.
- tpr.org13:19
Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects it will reach more than double that by Election Day.
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- fox7austin.com18:01edited after publishing
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.
- The Hill20:01
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is ahead of his Republican opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for an upper chamber seat in the Lone Star State by about 4 points, according to a new poll. In the Big Data Poll survey, 43.6 percent of respondents said they would back Talarico if...
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)08:30
Le candidat au Sénat, ex-séminariste presbytérien âgé de 37 ans, utilise sa foi pour dénoncer les politiques de l’administration Trump. Il tire parti de l’impopularité croissante du président américain, dans un Etat jusqu’alors acquis aux républicains.
- El Pais English10:43
The midterm elections are a month away and, despite President Trump’s efforts to boost the attorney general’s campaign, he has failed to gain ground in the polls against his Democratic opponent James Talarico
Wed, 30 September 2026
3 reports- The Hill13:50
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, said that the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas hurt him politically. “So to be honest with you, the numbers — when we did that convention — it dropped our numbers. Everybody’s numbers dropped. Right now, yeah, not good,” Paxton said...
- newsweek.com15:09
The former Texas Farm Bureau president did not pull punches in an op-ed slamming Ken Paxton.
- The Hill19:57
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate, did not attend Vice President Vance’s rally Wednesday in South Texas, but he is expected to attend President Trump’s stop at a manufacturing plant in Texas on Thursday. Vance, who was in Texas to stump for GOP House candidate Eric Flores, gave Paxton a shoutout...
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill15:11
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings went after Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Wednesday over the latter’s comments about the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. “Ken Paxton has an excellent chance to win, and he needs Donald Trump's help, and he needs Donald Trump's voters to do that. And mostly, they need Donald Trump and...
- texastribune.org18:05
With the Senate GOP majority hinging on a red Texas, Republicans spent an eye-popping $122 million in September to support nominee Ken Paxton. But the polls have hardly budged.
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill03:17
President Trump quipped that Texas Senate GOP candidate Ken Paxton was “a pain in the ass” and acknowledged he was “a little controversial” during several stops in the Lone Star State and Oklahoma — unusually candid remarks about one of his own endorsees just weeks out from the November elections. “When I was being hit...
- The Hill15:31
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) is leading state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by just 2 points among likely voters, according to a new Fox News poll. The Democrat’s lead is within the poll’s 3-point margin of error and shows a tight race in the Lone Star State. Among likely voters polled, 51 percent...
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill02:45
Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico. “If he doesn’t debate, I think he loses,” Rove said in a Wednesday appearance at The Economic Club of Chicago...
- Google News - Top Stories14:00
‘A slow-moving car crash:’ Republicans are wary of the $200 million-plus price tag to save Ken Paxton Politico The Texas Senate race is quickly becoming a Republican money pit CNN PAC spent $131 million in 17 days to rescue Paxton in Texas Senate race Axios Top Democrats, Long Hesitant to Spend Money in Texas, Start to Back Talarico The New York Times Thune, Senate GOP rain cash on Texas to boost Ken Paxton The Texas Tribune
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com20:10
Ken Paxton has faced years of investigations, political fights and controversies as he now takes on Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
Mon, 5 October 2026
7 reports- kasu.org08:45edited after publishing
Combined spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $240 million.
- The Hill10:00
The Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General launched a seven-figure television ad buy on Monday amid signs of the party’s momentum in the red Lone Star State. Nathan Johnson, a Democratic state senator, argues in the ad that “Texas could use a good lawyer” to replace current Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), the scandal-clad prosecutor...
- The Guardian World16:01
‘I don’t control message or what we’re doing,’ scandal- hit state attorney general reportedly says at private event Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general chosen by Donald Trump to run as the Republican candidate for a Senate seat, admitted in private that his campaign was being controlled by outside forces in Washington DC. Paxton, who is locked in a competitive race with the progressive Democrat James Talarico , told people at a fundraising event in September that he had never felt such...
- wcti12.com16:51
Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed frustration that his Senate campaign is being run by D.C. in new leaked audio.
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- Bloomberg Politics18:24
Mick Mulvaney, former acting chief of staff in the first Trump administration, said Ken Paxton, the Republican contender for the US Senate seat in Texas, is the 'weakest candidate' in this election and that there's 'probably not enough money to fix' him. Mulvaney also weighed in on Paxton's comments to lobbyists blaming the White House for his issues campaigning. Mulvaney said that if Paxton wins it will be due to Donald Trump and that the president is the only person who can get Ken Paxton...
- The Hill19:02
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) raised $18 million in the third quarter as he trails Democrat James Talarico in polls on the contentious Texas Senate race. Paxton’s July-to-September haul is double the $9 million he raised in the second quarter of the year, adding to what’s already the most expensive Senate race of the...
- The Hill22:07
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she supports all Democrats on the ballot in the Lone Star State, adding that this includes the Democratic Senate nominee who defeated her in the primary, Texas state Rep. James Talarico. "I support all Democrats. Yes, that includes James Talarico, who I endorsed the day after the election, OK?" she...
Tue, 6 October 2026
4 reports- fox7austin.com01:50
The polls for the upcoming midterm election have consistently shown the battle for the US Senate remains very much a two-horse race, but there is a third candidate in the running.
- nypost.com08:49
- Bloomberg Politics12:37
Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton is seeing an influx in spending on his behalf as he tries to preserve the GOP's grip on statewide offices in Texas. But he's facing headwinds, with supporters leaking two sets of recorded comments from private events and President Donald Trump offering criticism, even while stumping for him. Julie Fine reports on “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill18:10
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will not appear alongside President Trump at an upcoming political rally in San Antonio as the Republican incumbent fights for reelection less than a month out from November's midterms. Trump is traveling to Texas Wednesday to stump for the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton (R), who is locked in a...
Wed, 7 October 2026
15 reports- iRozhlas (Czechia)04:30
O Texas by se republikáni bát neměli. Blížící se volby do Kongresu ale zvyšují nervozitu amerických republikánů i ve státech považovaných za stabilně konzervativní. Vůči prezidentu Donaldu Trumpovi se teď opatrně vymezuje rozšiřující se skvadra kandidátů napříč federací. Jenže republikánský kandidát v Texasu Ken Paxton se od Trumpa bude distancovat trochu těžko.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)05:00
Méně než měsíc před nejdůležitějšími volbami v USA do roku 2028 se pozornost obrací k Texasu. Jižanský stát by si mohl poprvé za skoro 40 let zvolit senátora za Demokratickou stranu, a to Jamese Talarica. Skandály ověnčený kandidát za republikány Ken Paxton se kromě nich potýká s nepopularitou prezidenta i měnící se demografií. Slabý republikán v Texasu je přitom to, co může demokratům dopomoci k většině v celém americkém Senátu.
- Axios09:15
Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton privately lamented the impact of the Iran war and gas prices on his campaign in a meeting last month, telling a group of donors and lobbyists, "I don't make the decisions," according to audio obtained by Axios. Why it matters: It's a candid admission from a close Trump ally about the challenging environment Republicans face this cycle. Paxton, the Texas attorney general, was speaking to donors and lobbyists at a closed-door fundraiser in Washington,...
- The Hill10:00
President Trump is headed back to Texas on Wednesday for his third visit in a month as Republican Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in a battleground Senate race. It’s the latest in Trump’s blitz through red states to rev up Republican voters as many key midterm forecasts shift in Democrats’ favor, and it’s his...
- The Hill11:11
In today's issue: ▪ Debate night in key races ▪ Backlash to Trump’s California comment ▪ Cornell faculty raise no-confidence vote ▪ Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary President Trump is returning to Texas today for the third time in less than a month, as Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico maintains his edge in the race...
- rawstory.com12:51
President Donald Trump is making his third trip to Texas in a month to campaign for Senate candidate Ken Paxton, but a CNN supercut shows him sounding more like an insult comic's routine than a vote of confidence.Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is locked in a tight race with Democratic state Rep...
- thedailybeast.com14:33
New leaked audio captures him trashing Trump’s administration.
- The Hill14:49
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, said in a leaked audio recording that the war in Iran and high prices at home are a drag on his midterm campaign. “It's not tariffs. ... It's the war, it's gas prices, it's diesel,” Paxton told donors and lobbyists...
- The Guardian World15:21edited after publishing ×3
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Trump heads to Texas as Republican midterms woes deepen – US politics liveThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Tonight, we’ll have another set of midterm debates. In Iowa, we’ll see the Republican nominee for US Senate, Ashley Hinson , face off against Democrat Josh Turek , a state representative and Paralympian at 8pm ET. The race has become one of the most competitive of this cycle, despite the fact a Democrat hasn’t won a Senate election in the Hawkeye state since 2008. Turek, however, trails by just a point in a recent New York...
- The Guardian World16:36
Texas attorney general acknowledged affordability was his party’s ‘biggest problem’ heading into the midterms US politics live – latest updates Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general running as the Republican candidate in a competitive Senate race, admitted privately that rising fuel prices as a result of Donald Trump’s Iran war were hurting his party before the midterms in the latest leaked audio recording. Asked what issues were “dragging” his campaign at a closed-door fundraising event,...
- Google News - Top Stories17:06
Paxton’s latest audio leak is making things tough for national Republicans Politico 'He is welcome to raise his own money': GOP confronts its Paxton woes Yahoo The price tag on the Ken Paxton rescue mission has Republicans panicking Politico PAC spent $131 million in 17 days to rescue Paxton in Texas Senate race Axios Ken Paxton Is Kicking the GOP Lifeguards Trying to Save Him New York Magazine
- The Hill17:18
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stepped off the campaign trail following a flu diagnosis as his GOP opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, launches new attack ads focusing on the Democrat’s absence. Talarico disclosed his illness at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum which he joined virtually, saying, “I was ready to eat my...
- fox4news.com17:42
With a little under a month before election day, polls still have Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a close race to become the next senator from Texas. Among the top issues on voters' minds is healthcare affordability.
- Google News - Top Stories21:00
Trump’s Texas two-step: From the Politics Desk NBC News Trump heads to Texas as Republican midterms woes deepen – US politics live The Guardian Live updates: Trump to rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio tonight NBC News Live updates: Donald Trump hails Trump Accounts; Midterm election candidates spar in debates The Hill Bexar County Democrats to host protest outside Republican rally on East Side KSAT
- alternet.org22:39
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running as the Republican nominee for US Senate in that state, praised President Donald Trump with a joke on Wednesday that appeared to kid on the square about him changing the name of the Pacific Ocean — much as he tried to change Lake Ontario's name to Lake America and the Gulf of Mexico's name to the Gulf of America.
Thu, 8 October 2026
20 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:02
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race AP News Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests The Guardian Live updates: Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas NBC News Live updates: Donald Trump in San Antonio; Iowa, Pennsylvania host midterm debates The Hill Trump makes third trip to Texas in less than a month despite Ken Paxton audio leaks CNN
- Google News - Top Stories00:02
Trump returns to Texas, where Republicans are struggling The Washington Post Trump makes third trip to Texas in less than a month despite Ken Paxton audio leaks CNN Trump to speak at San Antonio rally with Paxton, Republican candidates KXAN Austin Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas CBS News Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race KSL News
- Bloomberg Politics00:47
President Donald Trump defended his immigration policies during a visit to Texas on Wednesday as he sought to boost struggling GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of November’s midterm elections.
- ksevradio.com02:11
(San Antonio, TX) — President Trump says Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton is possibly the best Attorney General in the history of Texas. Appearing alongside Paxton in San Antonio Wednesday night, Trump urged his supporters to get out to vote in the midterms and pretend…
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- iheart.com02:24
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, urging voters to act as if he's on the ballot. Trump warned Texas would suffer if Democrat James Talarico wins. This is Trump's third visit to Texas in a month, as polls show a close race.
- Google News - Top Stories02:26
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race The Seattle Times Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests The Guardian Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton FOX 7 Austin Live updates: Donald Trump in San Antonio; Iowa, Pennsylvania host midterm debates The Hill Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio NBC News
- rawstory.com10:08
Donald Trump went after Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico late Wednesday night. He claimed, without evidence, that the state representative had gone "MISSING IN ACTION.""Ladies and Gentlemen, upon information and belief, James TalaFREAKo, who is running for the United States Senate in T...
- The Hill11:55
President Trump on Wednesday faced protesters who interrupted a rally for Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton (R), with the president suggesting the hecklers were "paid by enemies of our nation." In San Antonio, Trump was criticizing Paxton's Democratic opponent James Talarico, when he paused amid an uproar in the crowd, The Associated Press reported....
- The Hill12:23
President Trump on Wednesday accused Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) of avoiding a debate with state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), asking, "Where is he?" "Ladies and Gentlemen, upon information and belief, James TalaFREAKo, who is running for the United States Senate in Texas, is MISSING IN ACTION!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "No...
- rawstory.com13:50
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton suggested he would support cuts to federal benefits programs during a private fundraiser with Washington lobbyists last month, according to an audio recording obtained by The Texas Tribune, the fourth leaked clip from the Sept. 24 event.“There’s no doubt we ...
- nbcdfw.com18:17edited after publishing
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Paxton, Talarico clash over sealed records as Senate race heats up - Google News - Top Stories21:16
‘We don’t want this right now’: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico off the trail with the flu NBC News Talarico’s 12-day absence from trail becomes fodder for GOP in Texas Senate race CNN Trump calls for Paxton-Talarico debate as Texas Senate race heats up The Washington Post Ken Paxton calls out James Talarico's 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaign Fox News At San Antonio Rally, Trump Warns He’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Texas if Talarico Wins Time Magazine
- Google News - Top Stories22:19
Trump calls for Paxton-Talarico debate as Texas Senate race heats up The Washington Post ‘We don’t want this right now’: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico off the trail with the flu NBC News Talarico’s 12-day absence from trail becomes fodder for GOP in Texas Senate race CNN Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn’t be happier AP News At San Antonio Rally, Trump Warns He’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Texas if Talarico Wins Time Magazine
- greeleytribune.com22:19
President Donald Trump inadvertently helped Talarico by suggesting he should debate Paxton.
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- PBS NewsHour9 Oct, 17:33their copy
Fri, 9 October 2026
5 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
Only one in six trips had anything to do with work.
- newsbusters.org09:54
Our elitist media love spreading the buzz when First Lady Melania Trump goes “missing” for a few weeks, but they haven’t noticed Texas Democrat James Talarico vanishing for 12 days in the closing weeks of his Senate campaign. As of this writing, Talarico has no campaign events scheduled before Election Day (save a CNN town hall).
- texastribune.org10:00
The Texas attorney general’s use of a taxpayer-funded travel security detail stands out when compared with his predecessor and other state officials, our analysis found.
- sacurrent.com13:27
Records show the Texas attorney general has taken nearly 1,000 trips during his tenure, costing $3.3 million in security. We could only connect 138 of those trips and $553,000 in security costs to state business.
- wgxa.tv19:02
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said Friday that he was told Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico is in a mental health facility.
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Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories02:02
Texas Senate nominee James Talarico reappears after multi-day absence The Washington Post Election Dispatches: James Talarico Returns to Campaign Trail in Texas After Absence Raised Questions The New York Times ‘We don’t want this right now’: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico off the trail with the flu NBC News Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn’t be happier AP News Spencer Pratt says he was told Democratic candidate Talarico is in mental health facility The National...
Sun, 11 October 2026
2 reports- pjmedia.com20:10
James Talarico addresses his campaign absence amid flu and mental health rumors, sparking controversy.
- The Hill21:40edited after publishing
Kendall Scudder, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said Sunday he is confident in Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign in the wake of his illness. “We're full steam ahead. And, of course, you're going to see people in the swamps of the internet making up conspiracy theories. That's what they always do,”...
Mon, 12 October 2026
9 reports- nbcnews.com00:57
Wounds haven’t healed from the contentious primary in which Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn, and allies of both say the other side needs to do more to bring the party together.
- americanthinker.com02:15
Today’s “right-wing conspiracy theory” usually becomes tomorrow’s fact.
- Google News - Top Stories04:10
‘I just had the flu’: James Talarico shoots down conservative speculation about his absence from the trail NBC News ‘I had the flu’: Talarico returns to campaign trail and dismisses theories about absence CNN James Talarico Dismisses Mental Health Conspiracy Theories Amplified By Musk Forbes Chair of Texas Democratic Party says ‘we’re full steam ahead’ after Talarico’s flu recovery The Hill James Talarico spotted at Kacey Musgraves concert in Dallas after campaign absence Dallas News
- ibtimes.co.uk08:42
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico denied claims of a mental health episode, saying he was recovering from flu at home after an Ohio facility rejected treatment allegations.
- iheart.com09:21edited after publishing
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Talarico Claims He Had the Flu, His Opponent Ken Paxton Says Talarico LiesNews and Talk for the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex
- Google News - Top Stories11:10
Bad blood in Texas Senate race and errors with Flock license plate readers: Morning Rundown NBC News Bad blood spills over in the Texas Senate race — and it’s tearing Republicans apart NBC News ‘Get in line:’ Donors strike new tone about helping Paxton Politico Paxton’s latest audio leak is making things tough for national Republicans Yahoo Who Can Save Ken Paxton? The New York Times
- 1063thebuzz.com20:04
Willie Nelson backs Democrat James Talarico in the Texas U.S. Senate fight. See why the music icon is urging Texans to support his campaign.
- Google News - Top Stories21:04
Republican attempts to trip up James Talarico keep backfiring NBC News Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu, challenges Paxton to debate NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Greater Cincinnati has become a focal point in the Texas U.S. Senate race. Here's why. WLWT FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility AP News ‘I just had the flu’: James Talarico shoots down conservative speculation about his absence from the trail Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories23:16
Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio The New York Times Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos appear to show CBS News ‘Silly season’: James Talarico tackles GOP conspiracies on his flu absence MS NOW FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility AP News ‘I just had the flu’: James Talarico shoots down conservative speculation about his absence from the trail Yahoo
Tue, 13 October 2026
12 reports- kbtx.com00:47
Republican officials and conservative social media users spread unfounded rumors in recent days that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, had suffered a mental health crisis.
- Google News - Top Stories01:00
Exclusive | Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Ahead of High-Stakes Texas Senate Race WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories02:37
Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos appear to show CBS News Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu, challenges Paxton to debate NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio The New York Times Republican attempts to trip up James Talarico keep backfiring NBC News ‘Silly season’: James Talarico tackles GOP conspiracies on his flu absence MS NOW
- El Pais English10:49
James Talarico is leading his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, in the polls — something that has never happened before in this race
- The Hill13:23
Kacey Musgraves is hitting back at Kristi Noem after the former Homeland Security secretary took a music-related political dig at her. In a Monday post on social media, Noem voiced support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican's Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico. Noem knocked Musgraves after Talarico attended one of the...
- news4sanantonio.com14:01
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine,...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:25
Un video lo ritrae durante una festa di Capodanno a Dubai con vista sui fuochi d’artificio del Burj Khalifa in compagnia di due ricercati e di una donna che non era sua moglie. A tre settimane esatte dal voto di midterm, non finiscono i guai per Ken Paxton, il controverso attorney general che grazie al […] L'articolo Capodanno a Dubai con l’amante e due latitanti: nuovo scandalo per Ken Paxton, candidato da Trump in Texas proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- rawstory.com18:35
Vice President JD Vance sparked a wave of backlash Tuesday after appearing to use being gay as a punchline in a joke about Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.Speaking at a campaign event in Tyler, Texas, for Ken Paxton, Vance responded to someone in the crowd who shouted that they love...
- Google News - Top Stories18:56
How a conspiracy theory about James Talarico raced through the right-wing internet NBC News James Talarico Was Targeted by False Rumor He Was in Ohio The New York Times Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos appear to show CBS News ‘I just had the flu’: James Talarico shoots down conservative speculation about his absence from the trail NBC News The Dumbest Week in Texas Politics, Explained Texas Monthly
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:22
TRUMPOV kandidat Ken Paxton snimljen je u Dubaiju s bjeguncima optuženima za prijevare, što bi moglo ugroziti njegovu neizvjesnu utrku za Senat.
- advocate.com21:05JD Vance, who once thought he was gay before changing his name twice, suggests James Talarico is gay
“I love you too, sir. In a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not James Talarico.”
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Dopo il burrascoso passato con la giustizia, il filmato, in cui festeggia con l’amante e due incriminati per frode, mette di nuovo nei guai il candidato conservatore al Senato. A rischio la fortezza repubblicana dove i dem non vincono da 32 anni e che, ora, potrebbe passare a James Talarico
Wed, 14 October 2026
5 reports- The Guardian World12:00
Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas and the Republican candidate for the US Senate, is aligning himself with the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement by investigating pediatricians for giving vaccines – actions that could further restrict access to vaccines as deadly outbreaks unfold. Paxton announced he would investigate an alleged conspiracy between...
- Bloomberg Politics14:02
Alex Latcham, Senate Leadership Fund executive director, says Republicans need to unite in Texas around Senate Candidate Ken Paxton. Latcham speaks at a Bloomberg.com subscriber-only event held in Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
- tpr.org15:41
Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton said he would protect Social Security, but that cuts to federal spending are necessary to reduce the budget deficit in the long-term.
- The Hill17:47
New polls show tight contests in Texas in the race for U.S. Senate and governor. Three polls released Tuesday and Wednesday show state Rep. James Talarico (D) leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the closely watched Texas Senate race. The Texas Politics Project (TPP) at the University of Texas found Talarico leading Paxton...
- Google News - Top Stories19:17
Election Updates: Polls Show Texas Senate Race Tightens; Trump to Rally in Arizona and Montana The New York Times New poll reveals surprising shift in Texas Senate race after Talarico’s 9-day absence Yahoo New Texas Senate poll shows where the race stands before early voting USA Today James Talarico has Democrats dreaming big after decades of dashed hopes in Texas CNN New poll finds Democrats leading in nearly every statewide contest Houston Chronicle
Thu, 15 October 2026
15 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:50
Talarico debates Texas voters in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate race The Hill Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race The Guardian Talarico tackles abortion, faith and ‘conspiracy theories’: Takeaways from the CNN & Jubilee town hall CNN Election Dispatches: Talarico Remains Ahead in Texas Senate Race, Polls Show, but His Lead Has Narrowed The New York Times Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Talarico Ahead In Texas Senate Race In 2 New Polls...
- The Hill02:50
Texas Democrat James Talarico on Wednesday took questions from voters in a town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee, appearing on stage solo as he calls for rival Republican Ken Paxton to debate in their closely watched Senate race. Talarico, a state lawmaker and Presbyterian seminarian, argued “we’re all on the same team” and called...
- Google News - Top Stories03:51
Talarico faces voters, but not Paxton, in CNN town hall Axios Five Takeaways From James Talarico’s CNN Town Hall With Texas Voters WSJ Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race The Guardian Talarico tackles abortion, faith and ‘conspiracy theories’: Takeaways from the CNN & Jubilee town hall CNN Choosin’ Texas The New York Times
- victorygirlsblog.com10:00
James Talarico is trying to pass himself off as an inoffensive Democrat moderate. His flip-flops show that he is a leftist radical.
- The Hill11:49
Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico said his remark on the campaign trail that "God is nonbinary" was an attempt at "being provocative." Talarico responded to a question during a town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee Media. He was pressed about the comment by Sarah Gardner, a voter from his hometown of Round Rock,...
- The Guardian World12:47edited after publishing
Talarico casts himself as a moderate who would put Texans’ needs over party allegiances amid close contest against Republican Ken Paxton James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with skeptical Republicans and independents voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall co-hosted by the Jubilee Media digital platform on Wednesday. One voter, a young Republican...
- The Hill13:15
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) on Wednesday responded to the "crazy" conspiracy theories that circulated during his time away from the campaign trail with the flu, saying he learned of one rumor "that I had died." CNN's Erin Burnett asked Talarico about the theories during a town hall event, asking if the flu was...
- The Hill13:28
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico (D) raised criticism of the Biden administration’s immigration policies during a town hall Wednesday evening. The Democratic nominee branded himself as a “border security Democrat” during the event, which was hosted by CNN and Jubilee. “Both political parties have failed us on this issue,” he told the crowd in Fort...
- salon.com16:20
Right-wing influencers pushed fake Talarico rumors, while report on Paxton donors disappeared
- wcti12.com16:37
The Senate candidate's acknowledgement of Biden's shortcomings signal an appetite for Texas's swing voters.
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- cbs4local.com15 Oct, 16:37their copy
- The Hill21:23
President Trump is once again attacking Republican Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), now saying the outgoing lawmaker is not doing enough to support his state's GOP Senate candidate, Ken Paxton. He also called out Karl Rove, former President George W. Bush’s White House adviser, for supporting a Democrat in one of the Lone Star State's downballot...
- texastribune.org22:03
If Ken Paxton loses to James Talarico, blame would fall on weak Republicans who failed to close ranks, the president said on social media.
- Bloomberg Politics22:11edited after publishing
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Trump Seeks Culprits as Texas Senate Seat, Others Are in PerilPresident Donald Trump railed at Senator John Cornyn of Texas and longtime GOP strategist Karl Rove, accusing them of undermining Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign in the state, a crucial contest for Republican hopes of retaining control of the chamber.
- news3lv.com22:11
Texas Democrats are polling competitively in key races. One expert says Trump's unpopularity, Ken Paxton's weaknesses and a Democratic enthusiasm edge could all help end the party's statewide losing streak.
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- Google News - Top Stories22:14
Trump lashes out at Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas Politico Live updates: Trump preemptively looks for someone to blame for a potential Texas Senate loss CNN Trump names scapegoats as Republicans sweat in Texas Axios Trump says 'if Ken Paxton loses' Texas Senate race, blame Cornyn and Karl Rove CNBC Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: ‘They are hurting Texas’ WAVY.com
Fri, 16 October 2026
8 reports- Axios00:20edited after publishing
President Trump is preemptively blaming Sen. John Cornyn and Karl Rove for "doing everything possible to make it hard for Ken Paxton " to win the Texas Senate race. Why it matters: The president is publicly spinning what would be a disaster for Republicans on election night. Texas hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988. "If Ken Paxton loses , it will be because of WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks like John Cornyn and Karl Rove," Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump won Texas by...
- Google News - Top Stories01:07
Trump names scapegoats as Republicans sweat in Texas Axios Live updates: Trump preemptively looks for someone to blame for a potential Texas Senate loss CNN Trump lashes out at Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas Politico Trump says 'if Ken Paxton loses' Texas Senate race, blame Cornyn and Karl Rove CNBC Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: ‘They are hurting Texas’ The Hill
- iheart.com02:30
Trump blasted RINO's Cornyn & Rove on Truth Social for continuing to FIGHT against Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton
- Google News - Top Stories04:51
Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas The New York Times Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race The Guardian Megadonors are powering Republicans’ spending advantage Politico Musk contributed more than $150 million to bolster GOP in Texas Senate race, filings show CNN Scoop: Inside Elon Musk's massive Texas rescue mission Axios
- wohfradio.com09:15
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is rallying supporters as he aims to become the first Democrat to win statewide in over 30 years
- The Hill12:42
President Trump said he had no regrets after endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Texas Senate GOP primary, claiming the incumbent “would have lost.” The president doubled down on his decision in an appearance on Newsmax’s “Finnerty,” when asked if he had second thoughts. “No, because I think...
- texastribune.org13:00
Aimed at Hispanic voters, the new ad from Truth and Courage PAC attacks Democrat James Talarico over his past comments on gender and sexuality.
- The Hill15:31
Democrat James Talarico compared his campaign to biblical figure David, saying he was “going up against our own Goliaths,” ahead of his battleground contest against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November's elections. “We are going up against our own Goliaths, those billionaire mega-donors, those corporate PACs, the entire Washington, D.C., establishment,” Talarico said at...
Sat, 17 October 2026
3 reports- France Info (France)07:57
Quatorze ans après les faits, l'affaire du stylo de luxe pris par Ken Paxton fait de l'ombre à la campagne du candidat républicain pour un poste de sénateur au Texas, au coude-à-coude avec son adversaire démocrate, James Talarico.
- Google News - Top Stories19:22
Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans The New York Times James Talarico makes restaurant stop in San Antonio before early voting begins WOAI Ken Paxton to close Senate campaign with “Come and Take It” bus tour ending at the Alamo KSAT Ken Paxton heads to Killeen for tour stop KCENTV.com Ken Paxton, James Talarico hit campaign trail ahead of early voting in Texas CBS News
- kwtx.com21:39
Roughly 270 people attended Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s campaign stop at Southern Roots Brewing Company in downtown Killeen Saturday, according to people working the event.
Sun, 18 October 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories12:36
In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish line The Washington Post Getaway cars, affairs, Dubai fugitives: Trump’s pick Ken Paxton brings baggage to Senate race in Texas The Guardian CBS News poll shows a Texas toss-up with Talarico, Paxton in tight Senate race CBS News In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters Los Angeles Times New Texas poll shows Democrats leading nearly all statewide races WFAA
- Bloomberg Politics16:28
The nation’s largest business lobby said it is endorsing Ken Paxton, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for a Senate seat from Texas.
- The Hill21:00
Texas's Senate race is devolving into a blame game among Republicans weeks out from Election Day as the party's nominee Ken Paxton faces a stream of negative headlines and Democrats grow increasingly confident about flipping the state. Republican tensions spilled into the public on Thursday when President Trump lashed out at incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and...
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories12:03
Suburban women souring on Paxton could doom him in tight race The Washington Post James Talarico Could Be the First Democrat to Win a Texas Senate Seat in 33 Years. Elon Musk Is Trying to Stop Him People.com Ken Paxton Has Contested Tight Elections. Would He Do That for His Own? The New York Times Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Talarico Up 2 Points In Texas Senate Race In Latest Poll (Updated Daily) Forbes James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in Senate race, other Dems in striking distance, UH poll...