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Texas Senate race enters new phase with fundraising
By Phil Prazan at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is entering a new phase as the two leading candidates build their campaign war chests and sharpen their messages ahead of the November election.
Campaign finance figures released Thursday show Democratic state Rep. James Talarico raised $30 million during t...
Key takeaway James Talarico raised $30 million during the April, May and June reporting period, while Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raised $9 million.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As the Texas Senate race heats up, Frisco residents will be watching closely, given the city's location in both Collin and Denton counties. The controversy surrounding Ken Paxton's voting address, allegedly using a Collin County address while living in Denton County, may resonate particularly with local voters who value transparency and accountability in their elected officials. Meanwhile, James Talarico's efforts to unify Democrats and reach out to Black voters and supporters of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett will be crucial in a city like Frisco, which has a diverse and growing population. With the campaigns' next finance reports due July 15, Frisco residents will also be interested in seeing which local donors and businesses are supporting each candidate, and how these contributions might influence the candidates' stances on issues affecting the city and the wider Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is entering a new phase as the two leading candidates build their campaign war chests and sharpen their messages ahead of the November election.
Campaign finance figures released Thursday show Democratic state Rep. James Talarico raised $30 million during t...
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