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21 Republicans Endorse James Talarico Ahead of Paxton Fight

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 2:24 PM UTC · How we work

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James Talarico announced 21 Republican officials endorsing his Senate campaign, forming the “Republicans for Talarico” coalition.
Talarico, a state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, faces Attorney General Ken Paxton on November 3.
An August 24 poll showed Talarico leading Paxton 42% to 39%.
He led a South Dallas food drive that collected over 20,000 pounds of groceries.
During the drive, he condemned “billionaire megadonors” and their “puppet politicians.”

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James Talarico announced 21 Republican officials endorsing his Senate campaign, forming the “Republicans for Talarico” coalition.
Talarico, a state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, faces Attorney General Ken Paxton on November 3.
An August 24 poll showed Talarico leading Paxton 42% to 39%.
He led a South Dallas food drive that collected over 20,000 pounds of groceries.
During the drive, he condemned “billionaire megadonors” and their “puppet politicians.”