Latest / US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Talarico Surpasses Paxton in Fundraising | US News
State Rep. James Talarico’s Senate campaign just shattered fundraising records in Texas, pulling in $30 million in Q2 — more than double his GOP rival Ken Paxton’s haul — and over $70 million since launching in September. Powered by 780,000 small-dollar donors — 97% giving $100 or less, mostly teachers — Talarico’s grassroots surge is reshaping perceptions of Texas politics. With polls now showing a dead heat and national Democrats eyeing the race as a potential breakthrough, Talarico’s campaign is betting that money alone won’t win, but that it can fuel a movement to unite Texans and fix a…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.