James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the state's U.S. Senate race, has raised more money for his campaign than his Republican opponent - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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National story. 12 articles from 12 sources. Updated Jul 10, 2026.

Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton

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QueertyLeft· Jul 10, 2026

James Talarico gets another big boost after Ken Paxton’s voter fraud hotline snitches on… Ken Paxton??

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4 sources
Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· Jul 9, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race

NewsweekCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Talarico's Chances of Beating Paxton As He Scores Major Fundraising Win

The HillCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Talarico raises record $30M in second quarter

KETK TylerCenter· Jul 9, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum

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The Christian PostRight· Jul 10, 2026

Talarico campaign receives record $30M fundraising haul; Paxton posts $9M quarter

Revolver NewsRight· Jul 9, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum…

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High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race

The Center SquareLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race

Just the NewsLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 9, 2026

Talarico campaign fundraising numbers dwarf rival Paxton’s with $30 million haul

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

James Talarico outraises Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race. By how much?

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