James Talarico Promises Government Reform in El Paso Campaign Stop Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico addressed a crowd of over 1,000 people in El Paso on July 11, 2026, vowing to end what he called “30 years of one-party rule” in Texas. Speaking at a town hall event at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso, Talarico framed his campaign as part of a broader movement to “take back our state and take back our country.” He emphasized that the November 3 general election would mark a pivotal moment, with voters poised to “do something extraordinary” by electing a Democrat to the U.S. Senate for the first time since 1988. Talarico, 37, is running against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 63, in a race that has become a focal point of national political discourse. The contest is part of a larger battle for Senate control, with 35 seats up for grabs in the 2026 midterm elections. Talarico’s campaign, which includes a 750-mile “Frontera Tour” through Texas, has stops planned in Marfa, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, Laredo, and McAllen. His El Paso event was the third stop on the tour, following earlier appearances in October and February. The race has been marked by intense personal attacks. Talarico, who defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, has labeled Paxton the “most corrupt politician in America,” focusing his campaign on anti-corruption measures, government reform, and social issues. Paxton, in turn, has mocked Talarico’s progressive stances, dubbing him “Tala-freako.” The rivalry intensified after Paxton’s 2025 victory over longtime Republican incumbent John Cornyn, a win that followed his endorsement by former President Donald Trump. Talarico’s platform centers on dismantling systemic corruption, with a proposed first bill targeting corporate influence in politics.#texas #ken_paxton #james_talarico #el_paso #plaza_theatre
