NYT > U.S. News James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement Par : Neil Vigdor 18 septembre 2026 à 13:18 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.