# Talarico Surges to Senate Lead | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-07-09T13:57:16+00:00
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State Rep. James Talarico just shattered fundraising records in Texas’s Senate race, pulling in $30 million between April and June — more than triple his GOP rival Ken Paxton’s haul and the biggest second-quarter haul ever for a Senate campaign in the state. With over $70 million raised since launching last fall, Talarico’s grassroots momentum — fueled by 97% of donations at $100 or less and no corporate PAC money — positions him as the first Democrat in decades to have a real shot at winning Texas’ Senate seat. While Paxton’s campaign could soon benefit from a Supreme Court ruling allowing more national GOP funding, polls show the race remains neck-and-neck. Talarico’s surge, especially compared to past Democratic contenders like Beto O’Rourke and Colin Allred, has national Democrats taking notice — making his campaign a linchpin in their broader Senate strategy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c18ebe75f90a2aa

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