# James Talarico’s 12-day absence from campaign trail draws Republican attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/92247

- CNN, 2026-10-08 22:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/08/politics/james-talarico-campaign-trail-paxton-texas?Date=20261008&Profile=CNN

> As the Texas Senate race enters a critical stretch, Democratic nominee James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for 12 days, prompting Republicans to launch a new line of attack. His campaign says he is recovering from the flu.

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