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Houston Lawyer Endorses Talarico, Rejects Paxton’s Trump Ties

6/8/2026

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Houston attorney Dan Cogdell endorsed Democrat James Talarico for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, abandoning longtime defender Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Cogdell said Paxton focuses on U.S. President Donald Trump and $6,500 contribution to Paxton’s campaign and $1,000 to Talarico’s.
Polls show Democrat James Talarico a lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, prompting Paxton’s campaign to dismiss Dan Cogdell’s endorsement as unsurprising, citing his 2024 Democratic primary vote.

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Houston attorney Dan Cogdell endorsed Democrat James Talarico for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, abandoning longtime defender Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Cogdell said Paxton focuses on U.S. President Donald Trump and $6,500 contribution to Paxton’s campaign and $1,000 to Talarico’s.
Polls show Democrat James Talarico a lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, prompting Paxton’s campaign to dismiss Dan Cogdell’s endorsement as unsurprising, citing his 2024 Democratic primary vote.