Talarico announces record-breaking $64 million fundraising haul
Summary
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of 2024, setting a new record for Senate candidates. His Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, raised $18 million during the same period, and early polls show Talarico slightly ahead.Key Facts
- Talarico’s $64 million fundraising in three months is the highest ever for a Senate candidate in the third quarter.
- Since announcing his run last year, Talarico has raised a total of $134 million.
- Paxton raised $18 million in the third quarter, much less than Talarico.
- Democrats have struggled to win Senate races in Texas since 1988 but have raised large amounts of money recently.
- President Trump has campaigned for Paxton multiple times in Texas this year.
- Talarico appeared at a CNN town hall; Paxton declined to attend.
- Talarico emphasized economic issues like affordability and accused corruption during the town hall.
- Paxton will start a two-week bus tour in Texas before early voting begins on Monday.
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