James Talarico is Outraising Ken Paxton in Texas’ Republican Strongholds
Summary
In several wealthy Texas neighborhoods that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico raised more money than Republican Ken Paxton. These fundraising gains come as Texas becomes an important state in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate.Key Facts
- James Talarico, a Democrat, raised more campaign money than Republican Ken Paxton in traditionally Republican Texas ZIP codes.
- The fundraising data came from Federal Election Commission records analyzed by The Houston Chronicle.
- In University Park, Talarico raised about $214,000, 18% more than Paxton's $182,000.
- Across 11 ZIP codes in Texas areas that Trump won, Talarico raised around $1.3 million versus Paxton’s $422,000.
- In The Woodlands area, Talarico raised more than six times the amount Paxton raised.
- These ZIP codes lie in Texas House districts that Trump carried in the 2024 election.
- Paxton’s strongest single ZIP code was Highland Park, where he raised about $212,000.
- Texas is a key battleground state where Democrats hope to win a Senate seat for the first time since 1988.
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