Politics
Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
October 21, 2026 at 06:28 PM
Two members of the Republican Bush dynasty, Neil Bush and Barbara Bush, have backed Democrat James Talarico in Texas's Senate race against Ken Paxton.
- Neil Bush said he voted early for Talarico, citing deep concern over Paxton's challenges to the 2020 presidential election results.
- Barbara Bush donated $2,500 to a political action committee supporting Talarico, campaign finance records show.
- Opinion polls show Paxton and Talarico neck and neck ahead of the 3 November midterm elections.
- No Democrat has won a Texas Senate seat since 1988.