The Latest Breaking News from James Talarico

Elon Musk Funnels $158 Million to Save Ken Paxton in Record-Shattering Senate Battle — Talarico Leads

Democrat Talarico leads polls and prediction markets in Texas's costliest Senate race ever, as Elon Musk funnels $158 million behind Republican Paxton.

Latin Times · 2h ago

How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US

Amid wars, inflation, emerging risks from artificial intelligence and threats to democracy, Americans have a lot to be worried about these days. But polls show the majority of voters in 2026 are also concerned about climate change as temperatures and disaster risks rise.

The Conversation · 4h ago

Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Texas on behalf of Bexar County congressional candidate Johnny Garcia

Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, is running in one of the five districts Republicans redrew last year with the intention of flipping.

The Texas Tribune · 5h ago

Meet the Democrats breaking through in the country’s most pro-Trump town: ‘Tough nut’

ANALYSIS: Democratic voters in the country’s most MAGA county could all fit together in an Uber — but with Trump’s popularity slipping, organizers aren’t giving up, Brendan Rascius learns

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Getaway cars, affairs, Dubai fugitives: Trump’s pick Ken Paxton brings baggage to Senate race in Texas

The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

Trump Maintains Defiant Message In Kentucky Midterm Rally, Makes Dubious Claims About Republican Popularity

The president held a rally on Saturday in which he touted the supposed successes of his two terms in office, attacked his domestic opponents and claimed that the Republican party is gaining ground in the polls.

International Business Times · Oct 17

'Billionaires Aren't Compatible With Democracy': Critics Bash Elon Musk $158M Paxton Donation

Elon Musk is facing criticism after reports said his $158m donation to a Republican super PAC helped fund advertising for Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany

Ryan Amacher, who played role in bid to damage campaign, has also made antisemitic and racist posts on social media

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

Musk tries to save Paxton campaign

Musk transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group

Salon · Oct 17

How Early Voting Could End Texas Democrats' 38-Year Senate Drought — And Why Latinos Hold the Key

Talarico leads Paxton 50–47 in Texas. Latino voters back him 54–41 as early voting opens Oct. 19 in a race that could flip the Senate.

Latin Times · Oct 16