James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement NYT > U.S. News Von: Neil Vigdor 18. September 2026 um 18:18 The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November. © Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesJames Talarico has pledged that his campaign would spend $25 million on outreach to Black voters.