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Texas Democrat Talarico Raises $27 Million for Senate Bid

4/15/2026

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James Talarico, the Texas Democratic Senate candidate, reported first-quarter fundraising totaling more than $27 million after winning the Democratic nomination in March.
He aims to challenge the Republican incumbent in Texas, where no Democrat has won statewide in 30 years.
Talarico's campaign draws comparisons to Beto O’Rourke's 2018 bid.
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate in Maine, raised $4 million.
Mallory McMorrow, Democratic candidate in Michigan, raised $3 million.

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James Talarico, the Texas Democratic Senate candidate, reported first-quarter fundraising totaling more than $27 million after winning the Democratic nomination in March.
He aims to challenge the Republican incumbent in Texas, where no Democrat has won statewide in 30 years.
Talarico's campaign draws comparisons to Beto O’Rourke's 2018 bid.
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate in Maine, raised $4 million.
Mallory McMorrow, Democratic candidate in Michigan, raised $3 million.