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Here Are the Megadonors and Dark Money Groups Boosting James Talarico’s Anti-Billionaire Senate Bid

The PAC spent almost all of the money on ads backing Talarico and attacking primary foe Jasmine Crockett, officials said.

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2026 James Talarico, the Austin state lawmaker and Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, is running on a premise that the true conflict in politics is not left versus right, but a “top versus bottom” struggle between the ultrawealthy and everyday Texans. At the heart of this message is Talarico’s avowed support for curbing the political influence of billionaire donors. He has sworn off corporate PAC donations, p…

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The Texas Tribune broke the news in Austin, United States on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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