Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis
Summary
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico stopped campaigning after he was diagnosed with the flu. His opponent, Ken Paxton, started new advertisements criticizing Talarico’s absence from the campaign trail.Key Facts
- James Talarico is running as a Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate.
- Talarico announced he has the flu and is not campaigning in person.
- He shared the news while speaking virtually at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council event.
- Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate, is Talarico’s opponent.
- Paxton’s campaign released attack ads focusing on Talarico not being present in person during the campaign.
- The flu diagnosis temporarily affects Talarico’s in-person campaign activities.
- The event showed that Talarico is continuing some involvement through virtual appearances.
- Texas Senate elections are underway with campaign strategies shifting due to health and other factors.
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