Talarico, Paxton trade blows while crisscrossing Texas in final days of campaign for US Senate seat – KSAT

Talarico, Paxton trade blows while crisscrossing Texas in final days of campaign for US Senate seat  KSAT

It is obvious in their speeches to supporters James Talarico and Ken Paxton are not sparring each other but rather going for the TKO to win the U.S. Senate seat and replace long-time incumbent John Cornyn. SAN ANTONIO – As the 2026 campaign for one of Texas’ U.S. Senate seats comes to a close, James Talarico and Ken Paxton are trading blows as they try to drive supporters to the ballot box. Paxton described Talarico as “the most radical Democrat ever to run statewide” during an appearance in Georgetown, Texas on Saturday. “The message is clear to the leftists and James Talarico,” Paxton said. “Come and take it.” Meanwhile, at Sunset Station near downtown, Talarico painted a picture of Ken Paxton, whom he frequently calls the “most corrupt politician in Texas.” “Every bar has that one guy: He’s loud, he’s obnoxious, he makes everyone feel uncomfortable,” Talarico said.

“He hears you say your name to the bartender and then adds his drink to your tab when you’re not looking. That’s Ken Paxton.” Talarico, who has led polling for much of the campaign season, focused on a message of affordability and change. “Everywhere I go, everywhere I go I meet Texans who are drowning (financially),” Talarico said. “We can change this, in this election, in this state, in this race.” Paxton