# ‘The stakes are too high’: Lifelong Texas Republican backs Talarico

https://mins.news/en/video/123885

- CNN, 2026-10-31 17:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D6D0CTh8iA

> Kel Seliger, a lifelong Republican and former Texas state senator, is backing James Talarico in the close Senate race. Seliger joins a growing group of Texas Republicans refusing to support GOP nominee Ken Paxton, including former US Representative Alan Steelman. CNN commentators also discuss Talarico’s strong advantage among Latino voters.

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