Politics · October 21, 2026
George W. Bush's brother says he voted for Talarico in Senate race
Neil Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush and son of George H.W. Bush, has publicly announced his support for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race against incumbent Republican Ken Paxton. In a Facebook post, Bush stated his decision was driven by concerns over Paxton's record and personal admiration for Talarico's character. The move is notable given the Bush family's long history as leaders within the Texas Republican Party.
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- Neil Bush voted for Democrat James Talarico for the Texas Senate.
- Neil Bush is the brother of former President George W. Bush and son of former President George H.W. Bush.
- The vote was a crossing of party lines for Bush, a lifelong Republican.
- Bush cited concerns regarding Republican incumbent Ken Paxton's record as a motivation.
- Bush praised Talarico's character and principles.
- The announcement was made via a Facebook post.
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- CBS News reports Neil Bush criticized Donald Trump and his enablers for causing 'enormous damage' to the Republican Party.
- The Guardian notes James Talarico is the current Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas.
- CBS News mentions that early voting in the race began on Monday.
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emphasize the rift within the Republican party and highlight the moral objections a prominent GOP family member has toward the incumbent and the current party leadership.
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