Published Oct 7, 2026, 1:18 PM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stepped off the campaign trail following a flu diagnosis as his GOP opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, launches new attack ads focusing on the Democrat’s absence. Talarico disclosed his illness at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum which he joined virtually, saying, “I was ready to eat my…