James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race

Mr. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, has not held a campaign event in more than a week. His campaign says that he is recovering from the flu.

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James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race

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Democrat James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for about a week as he battles the flu – prompting attacks from President Trump and his GOP opponent Ken Paxton.

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NYT Published 9 October 2026

James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race

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Trump and Paxton attack Texas Senate candidate Talarico for campaign trail absence

Democrat James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for about a week as he battles the flu – prompting attacks from President Trump and his GOP opponent Ken Paxton.

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