Campaign donations shown for the Wharton and El Campo ZIP codes are nearly evenly divided between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, with just $35.56 separating the candidates in El Campo.
A ZIP code donation map using Federal Election Commission data shows Paxton with a small advantage in Wharton and Talarico with a narrow advantage in El Campo. The map was updated September 24, 2026.
In Wharton’s 77488 ZIP code, the map lists $1,400.50 for Paxton and $1,266.50 for Talarico. Paxton’s total is $134 higher, accounting for 52.5% of the combined dollars displayed for the two candidates.
In El Campo’s 77437 ZIP code, Talarico’s displayed total is $1,444.63, compared with $1,409.07 for Paxton. Talarico accounts for 50.6% of their combined amount.
The figures offer a look at campaign giving in several local communities, though they do not measure voter support or predict the election outcome.
| Community | ZIP code | Paxton | Talarico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 77488 | $1,400.50 | $1,266.50 |
| El Campo | 77437 | $1,409.07 | $1,444.63 |
| Boling | 77420 | $462.46 | $537.00 |
| East Bernard | 77435 | $416.33 | $365.00 |
| Louise | 77455 | No amount displayed | $1,310.46 |
The amounts also show close divisions in Boling and East Bernard.
For Boling’s 77420 ZIP code, Talarico’s $537 total exceeds Paxton’s $462.46 by $74.54. Talarico accounts for 53.7% of the combined donations displayed.
In East Bernard’s 77435 ZIP code, Paxton’s $416.33 total exceeds Talarico’s $365 by $51.33, giving Paxton 53.3% of the displayed dollars.
For Louise’s 77455 ZIP code, the map lists $1,310.46 for Talarico, with no amount displayed for Paxton. That does not establish that Paxton received no donations from the area; it describes only what appears in the supplied map.
Nearby Eagle Lake, in Colorado County, shows a wider difference. The 77434 ZIP code lists $687.06 for Paxton and $165 for Talarico. Paxton accounts for 80.6% of the combined amount shown there.
Donation totals alone cannot establish how many people support either candidate. A larger contribution from one person can outweigh several smaller contributions, and the supplied figures do not include donor counts.
The geographic limits also matter. ZIP codes do not necessarily follow city or county boundaries, so the amounts should not be described as exact city totals or a complete Wharton County fundraising total.
Campaign donations by ZIP code. Maps: Houston Chronicle, using Federal Election Commission data.
Source note: Amounts were checked against supplied screenshots of the linked map, which credits Federal Election Commission data. The contribution reporting period and the types of donations included could not be confirmed from the available material. September 24 is the map’s update date, not a verified donation cutoff.
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