James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas running against Attorney General Ken Paxton, said in a podcast released Monday that he would work with President Donald Trump on healthcare, childcare, and housing. Trump has frequently mocked and criticized Talarico on social media and campaigned for Paxton.
Where
Texas
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
James TalaricoDemocratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General, Republican opponent in U.S. Senate race
Donald TrumpPresident
Karoline LeavittFormer White House Press Secretary
Steve BartlettHost of The Diary of a CEO podcast
The facts
Talarico said he would work with Trump to expand healthcare access and provide accessible childcare.12Stated by 2 sources
Talarico said he would work with Trump to cut red tape so the country could build millions of new homes.12Stated by 2 sources
Trump frequently referred to Talarico as 'TalaFREAKo' on Truth Social and called him unelectable in Texas.12Stated by 2 sources
Talarico said a Democratic victory Tuesday could be a wake-up call for Trump and the administration.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Talarico MAGA's promise was to transform government to deliver for people left behind and forgotten.12
Talarico A successful midterm election for Democrats could be a rebirth for Trump's presidency.12
Karoline Leavitt Democrats present themselves as moderate to win votes, then govern as far-left liberals.1
Karoline Leavitt Talarico wants to abolish ICE and open prisons and would not work to secure the border.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Talarico says he wants to work with Trump on some MAGA promises
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico called billionaire Elon Musk's wealth a "spiritual sickness" on November 3, 2026. Talarico noted that one in five local children live in poverty.
James Talarico, Texas Senate candidate; Elon Musk, billionaire mentioned in criticism; Stuart Varney, host who discussed the remarks and 1 more
San Antonio personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry donated $2 million to support Democratic candidates James Talarico for U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor. The donation represents a shift from Henry's previous support for Republican Ken Paxton.
$$1 million for donation to Lone Star Rising PAC for Talarico
Thomas J. Henry, San Antonio personal injury attorney; James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and 2 more
The Dallas Morning News published an op-ed by Suzanne Bellsnyder on October 31 titled "I'm a Republican, but Gina Hinojosa has my vote." The newspaper later added an editor's note disclosing that Bellsnyder is a paid consultant for the Hinojosa campaign and that this conflict was not disclosed before publication. The newspaper stated it would have declined to publish had it known of the conflict.
$at least $57,000 for consulting services
Dallas Morning News, published the op-ed and later added editor's note; Suzanne Bellsnyder, author of op-ed; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas governor; consultant's client
The Department of Justice announced it will deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors across all 50 U.S. states during the 2026 midterm election. Seven Texas counties—Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Waller, Blanco, Bowie, and Nueces—are receiving monitors as part of this oversight effort.
Department of Justice, federal agency deploying election monitors; Kiersten Pels, DOJ spokeswoman; Harmeet K. Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division and 1 more
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa held a joint rally at Houston's Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026, three days before Election Day on November 3. Both candidates centered their closing argument on opposing Republican backing by billionaire Elon Musk.
James Talarico, Senate candidate and Texas House member since 2018; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial nominee; Ken Paxton, Attorney General and Republican Senate opponent and 1 more
Voters in Tarrant County cast ballots on Nov. 3, 2026 for district clerk and county clerk. For district clerk, Republican incumbent Tom Wilder faced Democratic challenger Nathan Smith. For county clerk, Republican incumbent Mary Louise Nicholson faced Democratic challenger Lydia Bean.
Tom Wilder, Republican incumbent for Tarrant County district clerk; Nathan Smith, Democratic challenger for Tarrant County district clerk; Mary Louise Nicholson, Republican incumbent for Tarrant County county clerk and 1 more
Willie Nelson, a musician, endorsed James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, days before the Nov. 3 election.
$$20 million for monthly sales of Willie's Remedy+ hemp THC drink
Willie Nelson, Singer and hemp product business owner, endorser of Talarico; James Talarico, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas; Ken Paxton, Republican Attorney General of Texas, Senate candidate
Election Day for the 2026 midterm election took place on November 3, 2026. Polling locations were open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters who entered the line before closing time were allowed to vote. Races on the ballot included governor, attorney general, Texas Senate, and railroad commissioner.
Harris County voters, voters casting ballots; Texas voters, voters casting ballots; Harris County Clerk's Office, managing election records and 1 more