U.S. Senate nominees campaign in an open battle for South Texas with events and rallies
State Rep. and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico discusses common sense border security and how a border wall through Big Bend would impact Texans during his press conference tour, “Frontera Tour” in Sanderson, TX on July 13, 2026. Talarico is on a 750-mile bus tour across the Texas border to show up and listen to communities who have been left behind by political parties.
South Texans listen to State Rep. James Talarico discuss his plans if elected to the U.S. Senate inside Memo’s restaurant during his “Frontera Tour” in Del Rio, TX, on July 13, 2026.
State Rep. James Talarico speaks during a town hall meeting at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass, TX, on July 13, 2026.
A Paxton for U.S. Senate sign and a Texas flag are displayed before the “Rally in the Valley” event at University Draft House in McAllen, TX, on July 14, 2026.
Attorney General and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton speaks at his “Rally in the Valley” event at University Draft House in McAllen, TX, on July 14, 2026
A supporter of Ken Paxton records protesters outside of the "Rally in the Valley" event in McAllen, TX, on July 14, 2026.
Cindy Banda listens to state Rep. James Talarico speak about healthcare affordability during his “Frontera Tour” in Edinburg, TX, on July 15, 2026. Banda is battling breast cancer and has helped pay for her treatment by selling plates in her community.