2026-10-22 · Today's briefing
Talarico draws Bush family endorsements and a feud with Musk as the Texas Senate race tightens.
James Talarico, the Democratic Texas Senate candidate, has received public backing from George W. Bush's brother Neil Bush.[5][7][8]
Two Texas Republicans said they voted for Talarico, according to The Washington Post.[6]
one outlet reports: A poll shows Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a dead heat for the Senate seat.[2]
Talarico responded to Elon Musk's attacks in an escalating dispute over the Senate campaign.[9][13]
Bloomberg reported that Musk's spending in the race plays into Talarico's campaign strategy.[16]
