# Texas Senate Race 2026: 30 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence The strongest public case for one leading candidate in this race. Authors: david HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/texas-senate-race-2026 Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/texas-senate-race-2026.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Texas Senate Race 2026: 30 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/texas-senate-race-2026.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### As of October 28, 2026, polling aggregations placed James Talarico roughly 2.3 percentage points ahead of Ken… Id: claim_041eac70d03d306effb4a43c Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 As of October 28, 2026, polling aggregations placed James Talarico roughly 2.3 percentage points ahead of Ken Paxton. Labels: Contested, Low, known ### Talarico's campaign reported that 51% of its receipts came from unitemized small-dollar donations under $200. Id: claim_0b607e4c42e94ebbe27add86 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Talarico's campaign reported that 51% of its receipts came from unitemized small-dollar donations under $200. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### As of late October 2026, James Talarico leads or is statistically tied with Ken Paxton in polling aggregators… Id: claim_1883695c3666298e3b747516 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 As of late October 2026, James Talarico leads or is statistically tied with Ken Paxton in polling aggregators, with typical margins of 48-49% to 45-47%. Labels: Contested, Medium, known ### James Talarico's campaign strategy includes a focus on border security that combines enforcement with legal i… Id: claim_19cf562224ab933877448d0f Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 James Talarico's campaign strategy includes a focus on border security that combines enforcement with legal immigration pathways. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### The affirmative case for James Talarico's Senate candidacy rests on four assets: his legislative record, an e… Id: claim_223e07ff89c65ba1f828e345 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 The affirmative case for James Talarico's Senate candidacy rests on four assets: his legislative record, an economic-populist message, a large campaign apparatus, and a broad coalition of support. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### Major election forecasters including Cook, Sabato, Decision Desk, and Inside Elections rate the 2026 Texas Se… Id: claim_36ed79a73d2bba5bfc4536cd Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Major election forecasters including Cook, Sabato, Decision Desk, and Inside Elections rate the 2026 Texas Senate race as a Toss-up. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Rice University political-science analyses placed Talarico's voting record near the middle of House Democrats… Id: claim_446e73d669b3ce4f8693882f Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Rice University political-science analyses placed Talarico's voting record near the middle of House Democrats across his four terms. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### Dan Cogdell, a defense attorney for Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, endorsed James Talarico in… Id: claim_6f2a4bf3da98adb5889e3ca1 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Dan Cogdell, a defense attorney for Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, endorsed James Talarico in June 2026. Labels: Source-linked, High, known ### Talarico opposed SB 10, which mandated the Ten Commandments in classrooms, characterizing it as un-Christian… Id: claim_7762e4210cfb69344859c6b7 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Talarico opposed SB 10, which mandated the Ten Commandments in classrooms, characterizing it as un-Christian and un-American. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, known ### A CNN/SSRS survey conducted October 20–27, 2026, showed James Talarico at 49% and Ken Paxton at 43%. Id: claim_88c886b120eb762679e9d120 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 A CNN/SSRS survey conducted October 20–27, 2026, showed James Talarico at 49% and Ken Paxton at 43%. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, known ### An Emerson College poll indicated that Talarico leads among Hispanic voters 55-36. Id: claim_8d6f47c3ffc3faf9439ef44c Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 An Emerson College poll indicated that Talarico leads among Hispanic voters 55-36. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### James Talarico moderated or reframed his positions on climate and transgender issues during the 2026 general… Id: claim_918960ffcf75a8dd5de26153 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 James Talarico moderated or reframed his positions on climate and transgender issues during the 2026 general election. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate ### Federal election reports through October 14, 2026, show James Talarico with $146.35 million in receipts and K… Id: claim_9ae9aefc050b16f66d622fbb Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Federal election reports through October 14, 2026, show James Talarico with $146.35 million in receipts and Ken Paxton with approximately $22.3 million. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, known ### James Talarico is a 37-year-old Texas House member, former teacher, and seminarian with a legislative record… Id: claim_ac69af62088d7755646ee1a8 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 James Talarico is a 37-year-old Texas House member, former teacher, and seminarian with a legislative record focused on education and health policy. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### Senate Bill 827, which capped insulin cost sharing, passed the Texas House 140–5 in May 2021 with Talarico as… Id: claim_c099c95589063be4c0c543d1 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Senate Bill 827, which capped insulin cost sharing, passed the Texas House 140–5 in May 2021 with Talarico as an early sponsor. Labels: Contested, Medium, known ### James Talarico has faced various allegations and controversies, including questions regarding his consulting… Id: claim_c2a85a3fb54d3b7d8a25e965 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 James Talarico has faced various allegations and controversies, including questions regarding his consulting work and voter registration address, though his campaign has denied wrongdoing. Labels: Contested, High, known ### Satellite groups spent $409 million on the 2026 Texas Senate race by October 23, 2026, with $205 million spen… Id: claim_e0ba00a412c00028962c54c5 Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 Satellite groups spent $409 million on the 2026 Texas Senate race by October 23, 2026, with $205 million spent opposing Talarico. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### James Talarico has faced various controversies and allegations during his political career. Id: claim_e0c3025bf46cf2bc1439080d Parent: topic_7SiVgCewNRVhXT5FzsY5 Depth: 1 James Talarico has faced various controversies and allegations during his political career. Labels: Contested, High, known #### Allegations regarding Talarico making a racially charged remark about Colin Allred remain disputed and lack s… Id: claim_4ecf5616603f8c09409e9dfd Parent: claim_918960ffcf75a8dd5de26153 Depth: 2 Allegations regarding Talarico making a racially charged remark about Colin Allred remain disputed and lack supporting evidence. Labels: Contested, High, known #### PolitiFact and Graphika debunked a Russian AI-generated deepfake video that falsely alleged misconduct by Jam… Id: claim_60c62667115b36dead302614 Parent: claim_c2a85a3fb54d3b7d8a25e965 Depth: 2 PolitiFact and Graphika debunked a Russian AI-generated deepfake video that falsely alleged misconduct by James Talarico involving a former student. Labels: Source-linked, High, known #### It was reported that seventeen individuals on the Texas sex-offender registry donated to Talarico's campaign,… Id: claim_6ea3b9f0838a80324adb88a5 Parent: claim_e0c3025bf46cf2bc1439080d Depth: 2 It was reported that seventeen individuals on the Texas sex-offender registry donated to Talarico's campaign, with three donating $1,000 or more. Labels: Source-linked, High, known #### Talarico was reported to have listed his parents' address on his voter registration for five elections after… Id: claim_8322eb07a1b34fcfdcbfa499 Parent: claim_e0c3025bf46cf2bc1439080d Depth: 2 Talarico was reported to have listed his parents' address on his voter registration for five elections after purchasing a home in 2022, changing it in 2024. Labels: Source-linked, High, known #### Reports that Talarico was hospitalized at Ohio's Lindner Center were contradicted by the hospital and home se… Id: claim_86c0fc6edf4addb4d1f745b1 Parent: claim_e0c3025bf46cf2bc1439080d Depth: 2 Reports that Talarico was hospitalized at Ohio's Lindner Center were contradicted by the hospital and home security footage. Labels: Source-linked, High, known_to_be_wrong #### James Talarico helped pass HB 3 in 2019, which overhauled school finance by increasing per-student funding, t… Id: claim_991f3b50a3bc0e9dbf357619 Parent: claim_ac69af62088d7755646ee1a8 Depth: 2 James Talarico helped pass HB 3 in 2019, which overhauled school finance by increasing per-student funding, teacher pay, and full-day pre-K. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known #### Rumors that Talarico entered an Ohio mental-health facility were false. Id: claim_9c976ad11f4a1a75ad4796f5 Parent: claim_918960ffcf75a8dd5de26153 Depth: 2 Rumors that Talarico entered an Ohio mental-health facility were false. Labels: Source-linked, High, known_to_be_wrong #### The Super PAC 'Lone Star Rising' has provided tens of millions in support to James Talarico's campaign, inclu… Id: claim_b03f11395e1bb50e0d7edd02 Parent: claim_ac69af62088d7755646ee1a8 Depth: 2 The Super PAC 'Lone Star Rising' has provided tens of millions in support to James Talarico's campaign, including a $10 million contribution from Reid Hoffman. Labels: Source-linked, High, investigate #### A Russian-linked AI deepfake video falsely accusing Talarico of misconduct was debunked by Graphika and Polit… Id: claim_b0f4dfbea62905276fc7ec81 Parent: claim_e0c3025bf46cf2bc1439080d Depth: 2 A Russian-linked AI deepfake video falsely accusing Talarico of misconduct was debunked by Graphika and PolitiFact. Labels: Source-linked, High, known #### Talarico's 2024 Texas House campaign accepted approximately $59,000 from the Texas Sands PAC, which is associ… Id: claim_be220df286461fbfbd7d10f0 Parent: claim_918960ffcf75a8dd5de26153 Depth: 2 Talarico's 2024 Texas House campaign accepted approximately $59,000 from the Texas Sands PAC, which is associated with Miriam Adelson. Labels: Source-linked, High, known #### James Talarico and Ken Paxton secured their respective party nominations in the 2026 Texas Senate primary and… Id: claim_c07791e244ab0406873f0750 Parent: claim_0b607e4c42e94ebbe27add86 Depth: 2 James Talarico and Ken Paxton secured their respective party nominations in the 2026 Texas Senate primary and runoff elections. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known #### Approximately 51% of James Talarico's campaign funds are derived from small-dollar donations of less than $20… Id: claim_fc1449be0db61bfefc60eba4 Parent: claim_ac69af62088d7755646ee1a8 Depth: 2 Approximately 51% of James Talarico's campaign funds are derived from small-dollar donations of less than $200. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, known