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Politics · October 9, 2026

James Talarico back on the trail after an absence with the flu drew scrutiny

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Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico returned to the campaign trail on October 9, 2026, following a recovery from the flu. Talarico had been absent from in-person events since September 26, which included a fundraiser in New York and a subsequent visit to urgent care in Dallas. His absence drew criticism from his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, and other GOP figures who questioned his whereabouts during the final weeks of the campaign.

Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico returned to the campaign trail on October 9, 2026, following a recovery from the flu. Talarico had been absent from in-person events since September 26, which included a fundraiser in New York and a subsequent visit to urgent care in Dallas. His absence drew criticism from his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, and other GOP figures who questioned his whereabouts during the final weeks of the campaign.