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Republican-formed ‘Stop Talarico PAC’ raises zero dollars during first quarter of operation
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s got more bad news this week on the fundraising front. The so-called “Stop Talarico PAC,” a political action committee created by GOP operatives to thwart Paxton’s Democratic rival in the race for Texas’ contested U.S. Senate seat, told the Federal Election Comm...
Key takeaway Senate seat, told the Federal Election Commission it raised a whopping zero dollars during its […] The post Republican-formed ‘Stop Talarico PAC’ raises zero dollars during first quarter of operation appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The lack of fundraising momentum for the Stop Talarico PAC has significant implications for the local Republican party's efforts to influence the upcoming election. In a city like San Antonio, where Democratic voters have historically held sway, the PAC's inability to raise funds may indicate a lack of enthusiasm among local Republicans for the anti-Talarico effort. This could be particularly problematic for the PAC's goals, as San Antonio's voters will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the Senate race. Furthermore, the PAC's failure to gain traction may also reflect the challenges faced by Republican candidates in Bexar County, where Democrats have consistently held majorities in recent elections. As the election season heats up, it will be worth watching how the Stop Talarico PAC attempts to revitalize its fundraising efforts and whether local Republicans will coalesce around alternative strategies to counter Talarico's campaign.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s got more bad news this week on the fundraising front. The so-called “Stop Talarico PAC,” a political action committee created by GOP operatives to thwart Paxton’s Democratic rival in the race for Texas’ contested U.S. Senate seat, told the Federal Election Comm...
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