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Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton 51%-45% Despite Flyers

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC · How we work

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Ken Paxton’s campaign posted “missing” flyers demanding a newspaper photo as proof of life for James Talarico.
James Talarico disclosed on September 30 he had the flu and appeared virtually at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum.
Talarico’s spokesperson said he will resume in-person campaigning this weekend and attend a CNN town-hall on October 14.
A New York Times/Siena University poll shows Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% with 62% Hispanic support.

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Ken Paxton’s campaign posted “missing” flyers demanding a newspaper photo as proof of life for James Talarico.
James Talarico disclosed on September 30 he had the flu and appeared virtually at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum.
Talarico’s spokesperson said he will resume in-person campaigning this weekend and attend a CNN town-hall on October 14.
A New York Times/Siena University poll shows Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% with 62% Hispanic support.