The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) accuses state representative James Talarico, a candidate in the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race, of wanting to confiscate all guns in the state. Talarico’s platform nevertheless supports universal background checks and secure-storage requirements, without including complete gun confiscation. The accusation follows a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign by the NRA targeting Talarico’s position on gun control, while former President Donald Trump has expressed trust in Ken Paxton’s defense of gun rights. Market estimates suggest that this development could reduce the likelihood of a Republican victory by 3 to 6 percent. Talarico’s campaign response and further statements from political figures such as Trump could shape the race’s narrative.
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