August 18, 2026

GOP Aide Jacob Smith Joins Democrat James Talarico's Senate Campaign

Jacob Smith, a former aide to Sen. John Cornyn, has joined James Talarico's campaign for Senate.
Smith's move is seen as a blow to Cornyn and the Republican establishment amid a contentious primary.
Talarico currently leads Paxton by a narrow margin in recent polls, indicating potential vulnerability for the GOP candidate.

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