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Talarico Faces Black Democratic Concerns
Former Democratic chair says Talarico rebuffed black voter support.
In brief
Former Democratic chair says Talarico rebuffed black voter support. Former Collin County Democratic chair Sheena Flanary claims Talarico's campaign ignored black voter outreach despite offers to host fundraisers. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Exclusive recording
Former Collin County Democratic chair Sheena Flanary says Talarico's campaign rebuffed her efforts to help black voters.
“Yeah”
Flanary's concerns
Flanary described multiple attempts to support Talarico including fundraising offers that were ignored.
“I mean, even me and my husband even offered to do a fundraiser for him”
Talarico's outreach
Black elected officials at Texas Democratic convention said Talarico needed more work to engage black communities.
“Talarico had more work to do to engage their communities”
Crockett's PAC list
Crockett's FIRE PAC excluded Talarico from its endorsement list for down-ballot races.
“F*** her”
Paxton poll lead
Paxton's internal poll showed 48% support versus Talarico's 45%.
“48% to 45%”
Market odds
Polymarket showed Talarico at 59% chance to win versus Paxton's 41%.
“63% for Talarico and 38% for Paxton”
Campaign response
Talarico's campaign and Flanary declined to comment on the allegations.
“did not receive a response by publication time”
The essence
Former Collin County Democratic chair Sheena Flanary claims Talarico's campaign ignored black voter outreach despite offers to host fundraisers.
