Talarico touts Texas roots as out-of-state cash powers Senate campaign

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico received approximately 50% of his $8.5 million in fundraising from out-of-state donors during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 25% for Republican nominee Ken Paxton, who raised $850,000. Talarico's campaign highlighted Texas roots while drawing major support from donors in New York and California, raising concerns about reliance on non-Texas interests.