James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back

Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail after an absence of nearly two weeks, attributed by his campaign to a severe case of the flu. His absence drew criticism from opponents, including Donald Trump and Ken Paxton. Talarico’s campaign stated he attended a Zoom event during his absence and is expected to resume a full in-person schedule.

• James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, returned to the campaign trail after a nearly two-week absence.
• The absence was attributed to a severe case of the flu by his campaign.
• Political opponents, including Donald Trump and Ken Paxton, criticized Talarico’s disappearance.
• Talarico’s campaign stated he attended a Zoom event on September 30th, arguing his absence was closer to nine days.
• He was seen publicly at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday.
• Talarico is expected to return to a full in-person schedule, including an upcoming CNN town hall.