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Talarico Shatters Texas Senate Fundraising Records with $6.2M

10/1/2025

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James Talarico raised over $6.2 million in three weeks, surpassing Colin Allred's $4.1 million since July.
Talarico's team calls this the largest first-quarter fundraising in Texas Senate history.
Both candidates emphasize grassroots support and reject corporate PAC donations.
The Democratic primary will shape the matchup against Republican incumbent John Cornyn, who is in a primary battle with Ken Paxton.

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James Talarico raised over $6.2 million in three weeks, surpassing Colin Allred's $4.1 million since July.
Talarico's team calls this the largest first-quarter fundraising in Texas Senate history.
Both candidates emphasize grassroots support and reject corporate PAC donations.
The Democratic primary will shape the matchup against Republican incumbent John Cornyn, who is in a primary battle with Ken Paxton.