Texas Senate race: Talarico challenges Paxton amid Trump loyalty debate
Steady: 3 developments in the last 24 hours, 22 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- Paxton's history with Trump and Neil Bush's vote are cited in the ongoing Talarico vs Paxton contest.
- Neil Bush criticizes Paxton's loyalty to Trump and backs Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
- Ken Paxton concluded a campaign tour at the Alamo and held a launch in Rockwall, receiving endorsements for the Senate race.
- Early voting data favors Talarico, while suburban counties swing toward Democratic voters.
- James Talarico campaigned in Fort Worth, where he faced political rival Ken Paxton.
How it started
James Talarico held a campaign event in Houston on May 29, 2026.
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What happened
James Talarico held a campaign event in Houston on May 29, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.Sub-event
Campaign event held by James Talarico in Houston.1 source
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The entities involved
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
- Ken Paxton challenged Donald Trump's 2020 election results while running for US Senate against James Talarico, receiving funding from Elon Musk.
- The Republican primary season concluded with the decisive defeat of John Cornyn, leading to Ken Paxton's nomination and the subsequent general election against James Talarico.
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Houston
seat of Harris County, and largest city in State of Texas, United States
Related events
- James Talarico held a campaign event in Dallas, continuing his tour across key areas of Texas.
- James Talarico held a town hall event in Texas on October 14.
- James Talarico attended a campaign event in Irving, Texas, where he met with Mayor Amir Omar.
- James Talarico's political career is tied to Austin's environment.
- Trump held a campaign blitz in Texas, criticizing Talarico, while Paxton publicly questioned Talarico's whereabouts.