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Talarico vs Musk Senate Race
Talarico targets Musk as Texas Senate rival after billionaire's $150m campaign against him.
In brief
Talarico targets Musk as Texas Senate rival after billionaire's $150m campaign against him. James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate candidate, claims Elon Musk is his main opponent in the race after Musk spent $150m to stop him from beating Ken Paxton. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Talarico's Election Night
James Talarico addresses supporters at his election night watch party in South Austin Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Musk's $150m Campaign
Elon Musk has invested more than $150 million into trying to stop Talarico from beating Ken Paxton.
Musk's Attacks on Talarico
Musk posts and ads calling Talarico a creep who hates Texas and has pure evil ideas.
Talarico's Musk Targeting
Talarico says Musk wants Texas land, water, and a personal U.S. senator.
The headline
James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate candidate, claims Elon Musk is his main opponent in the race after Musk spent $150m to stop him from beating Ken Paxton.
