Politics · October 8, 2026
Talarico calls out sick from campaign trail as Paxton faces new leaked audio
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The Texas Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico has entered a critical phase as early voting approaches. Talarico has missed recent campaign events due to the flu, prompting Paxton's campaign to release a video questioning his whereabouts. Simultaneously, Paxton is managing the fallout from leaked audio recordings in which he discusses campaign challenges, including the economic impact of international conflict. Recent polling averages show Talarico with a narrow lead, and Donald Trump recently held a rally in San Antonio to support Paxton's candidacy.
The Texas Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico has entered a critical phase as early voting approaches. Talarico has missed recent campaign events due to the flu, prompting Paxton's campaign to release a video questioning his whereabouts. Simultaneously, Paxton is managing the fallout from leaked audio recordings in which he discusses campaign challenges, including the economic impact of international conflict. Recent polling averages show Talarico with a narrow lead, and Donald Trump recently held a rally in San Antonio to support Paxton's candidacy.