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Talarico Outspends Paxton, Challenges Trump-Backed Incumbent

7/27/2026

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James Talarico, a Democrat, challenges Republican incumbent Ken Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat.
James Talarico reported $21.5 million, while Ken Paxton reported $7.5 million.
Ken Paxton was ordered to pay nearly $300,000 restitution after his 2024 securities-fraud case ended.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton after the Republican runoff.
James Talarico criticized Ken Paxton’s handling of a Waco child-sex-abuse case, citing a plea deal that reduced charge to a misdemeanor.

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James Talarico, a Democrat, challenges Republican incumbent Ken Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat.
James Talarico reported $21.5 million, while Ken Paxton reported $7.5 million.
Ken Paxton was ordered to pay nearly $300,000 restitution after his 2024 securities-fraud case ended.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton after the Republican runoff.
James Talarico criticized Ken Paxton’s handling of a Waco child-sex-abuse case, citing a plea deal that reduced charge to a misdemeanor.