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Texas · U.S. Senate in Texas · Updated Oct 16, 2026

James Talarico

Democratic

State representative from the 50th district (2018–present)

2026 race · U.S. Senate in Texas

70% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

70%30%

61% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

61%39%
● James Talarico● Ken Paxton
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Background

Current office
Texas House of Representatives, HD-50
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
4 (4 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Texas, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-50 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 100.0% · 48,288 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-50 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 76.9% · 37,000 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    House of Representatives · HD-52 Nov 3, 2020

    D · 51.5% · 50,520 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    House of Representatives · HD-52 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 51.7% · 36,798 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$68.6M
From individuals
$65.6M
Spent
$47M
Cash on hand
$21.5M

Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026