Early estimates had placed the haul at $64 million, a figure that prompted Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio to describe the total as "mind blowing." Talarico's numbers match the peak fundraising of the 2020 cycle, though other Democrats are reportedly seeing less energy in current races. The campaign has relied on a broad base of small-dollar donors, with 97% of contributions totaling $100 or less and no funding taken from corporate PACs.
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James Talarico Out-Raises 10 GOP Senate Candidates Combined with Record $60.2M
US Politics4 days ago
Recent campaign finance reports show a surge of donor support for the Democratic challenger in the Texas U.S. Senate race. FEC filings show James Talarico raised $60.2 million in the third quarter, surpassing the combined totals of Republican Senate candidates in 10 states, including Georgia, Ohio, and Michigan. His opponent, Ken Paxton, raised $10.2 million in the same period, leaving Talarico with $14.6 million in cash on hand compared to Paxton's $4.9 million as of September 30.
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