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Talarico Raises $6.2 Million in Three Weeks, Upending Texas Democratic Senate Primary

FEC reports due Oct. 15 will test a small‑donor wave that has vaulted the Austin lawmaker to the front of the field.

State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, speaks during the Hays County Democrats' annual gala at Dripping Springs Ranch Park on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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Overview

  • Talarico's campaign says it raised $6.2 million in its first three weeks from more than 125,000 contributors across over 230 Texas counties and all 50 states, with 98% of donations $100 or less and teachers the largest donor group.
  • The haul, described by his team as the most ever by a Texas Senate hopeful in an opening quarter, quickly eclipsed early paces set by Colin Allred in 2024 and Beto O'Rourke in 2018.
  • Allred reported bringing in more than $4.1 million since launching in July, powered by over 100,000 donations averaging $32, and both campaigns say they accepted no corporate PAC money.
  • Federal Election Commission reports due Oct. 15 will provide the first independent look at fundraising and cash on hand for the third quarter.
  • Democrats will face the winner of a Republican primary still taking shape between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who have not yet disclosed new fundraising totals.