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October 11, 2026
James Talarico Addresses Absence from Campaign Trail Amid Speculation
- James Talarico returned to campaigning after recovering from a severe flu.
- He refuted conservative claims about his absence being due to mental health treatment.
- Talarico called for a debate with his opponent, Ken Paxton, amid the speculation.
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- Chair of Texas Democratic Party says 'we're full steam ahead' after Talarico's flu recoveryOct 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM · The Hill
- ‘I just had the flu’: James Talarico shoots down conservative speculation about his absence from the trailOct 12, 2026 at 4:10 AM · NBC