James Talarico Raises $64M

James TalaricoJames TalaricoCandidate for US Senate’s campaign announced it raised $64 million from July through September, a record third-quarter total for a U.S. Senate candidate. The haul lands in a Texas Senate race where Democrats are chasing a prize they have not won since 1988. Republican nominee Ken PaxtonKen PaxtonCandidate for US Senate reported raising $18 million for the quarter, while Republican outside groups have spent more than $175 million since Sept. 1 supporting him or attacking Talarico. Talarico said grassroots supporters were backing him to end billionaire control of politics and lower costs for working families. His campaign said more than 97% of third-quarter donations were $100 or less. Campaign finance reports were due Thursday night, with spending and cash totals unavailable.