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James Talarico returns to Texas Senate campaign trail after absence

James Talarico returns to Texas Senate campaign trail after absence

President Donald Trump and Republican candidate Ken Paxton called attention to James Talarico's whereabouts this week, as his campaign said he had the flu.
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Left follows right in abandoning wall between church, state | Opinion

Left follows right in abandoning wall between church, state | Opinion

Rival views on Christianity by Ken Paxton and James Talarico are part of the likely most religious-themed election season in modern history.
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James Talarico refutes Ohio health rumors, raises HIPAA questions

James Talarico refutes Ohio health rumors, raises HIPAA questions

The rumors appear to have gained traction after a conservative influencer claimed Talarico had received treatment at a mental health facility in Ohio.
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Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the US Senate, where Democrats would need to flip at least two seats in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024 to win a majority in November's midterm elections.
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Lindner Center of Hope says James Talarico was never a patient

Lindner Center of Hope says James Talarico was never a patient

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico denies claims he was receiving treatment at an Ohio mental health facility.
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Texas drought cuts pumpkin yields up to 40% in driest year in decades

Texas drought cuts pumpkin yields up to 40% in driest year in decades

Extreme drought in Texas has significantly reduced pumpkin yields in Floyd County, the state's top growing region.
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Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

Trillionaire Elon Musk has quietly become the biggest known spender in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in the House and Senate
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New Texas Senate poll signals shift for GOP as early voting nears

New Texas Senate poll signals shift for GOP as early voting nears

After weeks of Talarico leading, a new poll snaps the Texas Senate race back to a tie with 10 days until early voting. See what’s behind the shift.
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Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico. See who else has his support

Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico. See who else has his support

Nelson, a longtime supporter of Democratic candidates, has increasingly lent his voice to Texas politics ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
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‘Must be nice’: Paxton reacts as Talarico resurfaces at ACL Fest

‘Must be nice’: Paxton reacts as Talarico resurfaces at ACL Fest

Talarico's campaign shared a video on Friday, Oct. 9, showing the candidate shaking hands, posing for photos and mingling with festivalgoers.
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Where is Talarico? Paxton requests doctor's note proving flu

Where is Talarico? Paxton requests doctor's note proving flu

USA TODAY has reached out to James Talarico's campaign for an update on his recovery but has not received a response.
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Willie Nelson Endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Willie Nelson Endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate Race

"He's a good man who will be a good senator," says the country legend