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- James Talarico released two TV ads in Texas on October 12, 2026, attacking President Joe Biden and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- The ads cast Talarico as moderate by attacking President Joe Biden’s border record and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s tax breaks.
- Talarico resumed campaigning Friday with an unannounced appearance at the Austin City Limits festival, his first public appearance since September 30.
- Early voting in the Texas Senate race begins on October 19, 2026.
- A RealClearPolitics average of polls Sep 18–Oct 8 shows James Talarico at 48.1% and Ken Paxton at 45.3%.
