The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Democratic challenger James Talarico in the state’s battleground U.S. Senate race ahead of early voting in Texas. The announcement comes as Paxton and Talarico hold separate campaign events, with outlets reporting dueling rallies on Sunday evening.
The Chamber’s endorsement is presented by multiple outlets as a preference for Paxton and his pro-business agenda, framing the decision as support for free enterprise and pro-growth policies. Bloomberg notes the endorsement as aligning with the broader political context around Paxton, described as a Trump-endorsed Republican candidate. Meanwhile, The Washington Examiner highlights the timing of campaigning around the start of Texas early voting, including Talarico’s rally activity in North Texas.
Across reports, the key point is consistent: the business lobby group publicly backs Paxton, while both candidates continue campaigning ahead of early voting and the 2026 midterm election cycle.
