Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race

Neil Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush, says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas’s closely watched Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. His public break with the party, alongside a recent donation to Talarico by Barbara Pierce Bush, underscores divisions within a family long associated with Texas Republicans.

Bush said concerns about Paxton’s record and admiration for Talarico’s character shaped his choice. He criticised Paxton’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results in other states, and accused Donald Trump and his supporters of damaging the Republican Party. Early voting had begun, as Democrats sought a rare breakthrough in a state they have struggled to win for nearly four decades.