State Representative James Talarico raised nearly $7 million in the most recent fundraising quarter for his U.S. Senate bid, bringing his total campaign haul to approximately $13 million. His primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, reported record fundraising quarters but did not disclose specific amounts.
Two-term Houston-area Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday, joining an already contentious primary race between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Army veteran and MAGA-aligned rising star is defying Senate GOP leadership by entering the race.
Texas state Representative James Talarico officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on September 9, 2025, entering a competitive Democratic primary race that includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. The Austin Democrat, known for his viral social media presence with 1.2 million followers, is positioning his campaign against billionaire influence.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn raised $1 million more than challenger Attorney General Ken Paxton in the first quarter of their 2026 Republican primary battle, while significant fundraising also shapes the state's first open GOP primaries for attorney general and comptroller in a decade.
Democratic U.S. Representative Colin Allred announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas on July 1, 2025, launching his 2026 campaign. Allred, who currently represents Texas in the House, is making another bid for Senate after a previous campaign.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced his senior campaign team for his 2026 reelection bid, staffing it with prominent Republican strategists including a former Trump pollster. The move signals preparation for a potentially serious challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign nearly a year before the primary, emphasizing his ties to President Trump as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton considers mounting a primary challenge.
