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Ken Paxton's Anti-Talarico Conspiracy
Republican allies spread false claims James Talarico was in a mental health facility to undermine his Senate campaign.
Texastribune · 1m
Elon Musk Donates $158m to Boost Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race
Elon Musk's $158 million donation fuels Ken Paxton's Senate campaign in Texas after months of being outspent by Democrat James Talarico.
Texastribune · 2m
James Talarico Targets Undecided Voters at CNN Town Hall
James Talarico focuses on corruption and affordability to win over moderate Texas voters ahead of election.
Texastribune · 1m
Talarico Gains Support in Texas Senate Race
Texas Democrats are winning over Greg Abbott supporters in Senate race.
Newsweek · 1m
James Talarico Raises Record $64 Million
Texas senator candidate James Talarico reports record $64 million fundraising in Q3.
Texastribune · 1m
Paxton's false mental health conspiracy
Ken Paxton falsely claimed James Talarico was mentally unfit to undermine his Senate campaign.
Salon · 1m
James Talarico isn't vegan
Trump's false claim about James Talarico's diet fuels GOP masculinity tests.
Salon · 1m
Beef becomes a midterm battleground
Democrats and Republicans are fighting over meat prices and who supports farmers, turning cattle into a campaign issue.
ABC News · 2m
Paxton's Uvalde remarks lack full context in campaign ads
Democrats circulate a six-second clip of Ken Paxton's 2022 comments on the Uvalde shooting, omitting his fuller remarks about God's plan and faith.
FactCheck.org · 2m
Ken Paxton Bus Tour
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton launches 'Come and Take It' bus tour ahead of Election Day.
Texastribune · 1m
Truth vs. lie in 2026 election
Talarico's mental health conspiracy spreads despite debunking.
Straight Arrow · 2m
Whose Jesus? Faith battles in midterms
Christian nationalists and left clash over Jesus in American politics.
Mother Jones · 1m
Talarico Skips Sanders Rally as Senate Race Tightens
Talarico skips Sanders Texas rally as Senate polling lead narrows.
Newsweek · 1m
Morning Joe Calls Out Vance's Search History Joke
Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough calls out VP JD Vance for his 'bizarre' comment about Democratic candidate James Talarico's search history.
TheWrap · 1m
Candidates skip debates to control the message
More than half of competitive Senate and Governor races will end without a debate as candidates avoid live confrontation in favour of viral moments.
TIME · 2m
Democrats say GOP ads twist their tax votes
Republicans attack Democratic candidates over tax cuts they say they actually support, citing opposition to the broader One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
FactCheck.org · 4m
False rumor claims Talarico hospitalized in Ohio
A mental health center denies that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was treated there, contradicting claims by conservative influencers.
FactCheck.org · 1m
Fact Check: Image Not Real Surveillance Footage
AI-generated image falsely claimed to be real time-stamped surveillance footage from James Talarico's house.
Lead Stories · 1m
Kacey Musgraves vs Kristi Noem Texas Senate Trolling
Kacey Musgraves retaliates against Kristi Noem's Texas Senate race trolling with a sharp reply.
HuffPost · 1m
Kacey Musgraves' Dog Joke Targets Kristi Noem
Kacey Musgraves quips about Kristi Noem's Texas choice with a dog reference.
Stereogum · 1m
Republicans Are F-ked: GOP Struggles Ahead of Midterms
GOP strategists warn of major losses in House after Trump's corruption concerns.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Texas Senate 2026 Race: Paxton, Talarico, Brown
Texas Senate candidates face tight race with Paxton leading on fundraising but Talarico polling ahead in key issues.
The Texas Tribune · 2m
Democrats tie corruption to kitchen table issues
New research shows linking corruption to housing and healthcare costs boosts Democratic support by three percentage points.
Politico · 1m
Talarico's campaign releases photos to end flu absence mystery
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign shared security camera footage showing him at home in Austin during his two-week disappearance from the campaign trail.
CBS News · 1m
Republican ads distort facts on gender care for kids
Ads in Senate races misrepresent Democratic candidates' positions on gender-affirming care, citing votes against broader legislation as support for surgeries on minors.
FactCheck.org · 4m
Willie Nelson Endorses Talarico for Senate
Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate in exclusive video.
Houstonchronicle · 1m
Elon Musk's Midterm Disinformation Risk
Elon Musk spreads fake news about a Democratic senator ahead of midterms.
Mother Jones · 1m
Texas GOP Warns Young Conservatives on Talarico Senate Bid
Texas GOP leaders warn young conservatives that Democratic state rep James Talarico could win Senate seat in existential fight.
Houstonchronicle · 1m
Texas Senate race conspiracy theory
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's mental health conspiracy theory spreads despite denials.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Right's Conspiracy Theory About Talarico Collapses
Conservative conspiracy claims James Talarico was hospitalized in Ohio collapse after hospital denies treatment.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Texas Senate Candidate Claims Mental Health Facility Visit
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico denies Ohio mental health facility visit after social media recording claims he was treated there.
Lead Stories · 1m
Senate candidates push to raise Social Security taxes
Democrats across battleground states are campaigning on lifting the payroll tax cap to prevent automatic benefit cuts in 2032.
NBC News · 2m
Willie Nelson Endorses Talarico
Willie Nelson, 93, endorses James Talarico for Texas Senate.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Talarico says flu kept him off trail as GOP speculates
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico breaks silence on his campaign absence, dismissing conservative theories about mental health.
NBC News · 1m
James Talarico Resurfaces At ACL; Mental-Health Claim Unverified
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico returns to public after absence, as mental-health claims remain unverified.
Dallas Express · 2m
Yo La Tengo Benefit Show for James Talarico
Yo La Tengo performs Oct 27 in Austin to fund James Talarico's Senate campaign.
Stereogum · 1m
Talarico returns to trail after flu sidelined him
The Democratic Senate candidate in Texas resumes campaigning after a prolonged absence that drew ridicule from his Republican opponent.
NBC News · 1m
James Talarico returns after 12-day absence
James Talarico ends 12-day campaign absence after Trump's criticism.
Fox News · 1m
Talarico returns after flu absence
James Talarico makes first public appearance since flu illness after Texas Senate campaign break.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Talarico Flu Absence Draws Paxton, Trump Questions
Talarico's flu absence sparks Trump and Paxton pressure over campaign whereabouts.
Dallas Express · 1m
Willie Nelson Endorses Talarico
Willie Nelson and Yo La Tengo back Texas Senate candidate James Talarico ahead of November elections.
Pitchfork · 1m
Ken Paxton's estranged wife backs GOP ticket
Angela Paxton, who filed for divorce from the Texas Republican Senate candidate, is now urging voters to support the party despite her personal grievances.
TIME · 2m
Trump's hollow victory lap as midterms loom
Trump spent seven hours campaigning in safely Republican states, boasting of achievements while his party faces potential losses in both chambers.
The New Yorker · 3m
Trump Pushes Talarico-Paxton Debate
Trump demands Senate debate between Talarico and Paxton; Talarico pleased.
Seattletimes · 1m
Paxton Trolls Talarico with Flu Absence Posters
Texas AG Ken Paxton shares 'missing' posters after James Talarico's 12-day flu absence.
Newsweek · 2m
Trump warns Texas: 'Never forgive' if Talarico wins
At a San Antonio rally, Trump campaigns hard for Ken Paxton's Senate bid while attacking Democrat James Talarico, signalling Republican anxiety about Texas turning blue.
TIME · 1m
Trump Calls for Talarico Debate After Illness
Trump demands Talarico debate Paxton after Democrat's flu absence.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Christian Voters Face Two Questions Before Election
Texas Christians must decide: Will they vote or risk losing influence? How do they interpret candidates' Christian claims?
Dallas Express · 2m
Paxton Questions Talarico's 11-Day Absence
Texas attorney general challenges Democratic Senate rival's campaign absence ahead of November elections.
Fox News · 1m
Texas Republicans Skip Senate Debate
Texas Republicans refuse to debate Senate candidate James Talarico despite repeated invitations.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Paxton Ally Opposes Talarico’s Unsealing Bid
Texas AG’s lawyer blocks Senate candidate from unsealing depositions.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Ken Paxton Raises $18 Million in Senate Fundraising
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secures personal fundraising record of $18 million ahead of Senate race.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Midterm candidates skip debates at record rates
Fewer than half of Senate races will feature debates this year, a sharp rise from previous elections that denies voters a chance to see candidates under pressure.
ABC News · 2m
Data centers could flip Texas blue in 2026
Opposition to AI data centers is splitting Republicans and giving Democrats their best shot at winning Texas statewide since 1994.
CNBC · 5m
A father's death reshapes Latino politics in Texas
The shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE has galvanized Latino voters against Trump and Republicans ahead of crucial state races.
NBC News · 5m
Paxton's wife backs GOP ticket, avoids naming him
Angela Paxton urges voters to support Republicans in an ad that conspicuously omits her estranged husband's Senate bid.
NBC News · 2m
Socialist Piker Challenges Talarico on Senate Race
Socialist streamer Hasan Piker urges Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to align with left-wing agenda after winning election.
Dallas Express · 1m
Bush and Cornyn back six GOP Senate candidates, snub Paxton
Former President George W. Bush and Sen. John Cornyn hosted a Dallas fundraiser for Republican Senate candidates Monday, notably excluding Texas nominee Ken Paxton.
ABC News · 1m
Talarico Faces Black Democratic Concerns
Former Democratic chair says Talarico rebuffed black voter support.
Dallas Express · 1m
Talarico Leads Paxton in Every Texas Senate Poll for First Time
James Talarico now leads Ken Paxton in all current Texas Senate polls for the first time, with Hispanic voters shifting decisively.
Newsweek · 1m