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Democrat James Talarico announced a record $64 million raised during the summer period in his bid for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, marking an unprecedented fundraising haul for Democratic efforts in the state. Talarico's record-breaking campaign represents an aggressive attempt to compete in Texas, a state where Democrats have not won a statewide election since 1994 or a Senate race since 1988. The significant fundraising suggests renewed Democratic momentum and outside investment in challenging Republican dominance in Texas politics.