# Paxton Questions Talarico's 11-Day Absence

> Texas attorney general challenges Democratic Senate rival's campaign absence ahead of November elections.
- Title: Paxton Questions Talarico's 11-Day Absence · Fox News
- Summary: Texas attorney general challenges Democratic Senate rival's campaign absence ahead of November elections. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused James…
- Keywords: ken paxton, james talarico, trump rally, senate race, texas, democrat, republican, midterm elections, news, politics, Paxton, Questions
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/ken-paxton-calls-james-talarico-11-day-absence-trump-rally-prompting-response-campaign
- Author: Brittany Miller
- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ken paxton, james talarico, trump rally, senate race, texas, democrat, republican, midterm elections, news, politics
## Paxton questions Talarico's absence
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton questioned Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's whereabouts during President Trump's San Antonio rally.
## Talarico claims flu illness
Talarico's campaign said the Democrat has been sick with the flu and is expected to return to campaigning this weekend.
## Paxton criticizes campaign priorities
Paxton accused Talarico's campaign of ignoring Texans and prioritizing megadonors over the people.
## Trump mocks Talarico's health
Trump suggested Talarico became sick after eating meat for political reasons during his remarks.
## Key takeaway

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused James Talarico of missing 11 days of campaigning in Texas before November elections, prompting Talarico's campaign to claim the Democrat is sick with the flu.