# Talarico vs Musk Senate Race

> Talarico targets Musk as Texas Senate rival after billionaire's $150m campaign against him.
- Title: Talarico vs Musk Senate Race · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: Talarico targets Musk as Texas Senate rival after billionaire's $150m campaign against him. James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate candidate, claims Elon…
- Keywords: james talarico, elon musk, ken paxton, texas senate, democratic party, elton musk, musk texas, texas election, news, local, Talarico, Musk
- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/paxton-talarico-musk-campaign-22487893.php
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- Topics: james talarico, elon musk, ken paxton, texas senate, democratic party, elton musk, musk texas, texas election, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.