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Politics · October 8, 2026

Ken Paxton touts ‘missing Talarico’ flyers across Texas

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and former President Donald Trump have publicly questioned the recent absence of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from the campaign trail. During a rally in San Antonio and via social media, Paxton highlighted that Talarico had not been seen publicly for approximately 11 to 12 days, even circulating 'missing persons' posters. Talarico’s campaign responded that the candidate had contracted the flu after numerous campaign events and intends to return to public appearances the following weekend. The exchange occurs shortly before early voting begins in Texas on October 19.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and former President Donald Trump have publicly questioned the recent absence of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from the campaign trail. During a rally in San Antonio and via social media, Paxton highlighted that Talarico had not been seen publicly for approximately 11 to 12 days, even circulating 'missing persons' posters. Talarico’s campaign responded that the candidate had contracted the flu after numerous campaign events and intends to return to public appearances the following weekend. The exchange occurs shortly before early voting begins in Texas on October 19.