
Talarico Returns to Campaign Trail at Austin City Limits After Flu-Related Absence
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico returned to public appearances at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 9, ending a nearly two-week absence attributed to the flu. His Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, criticized the move, arguing that Talarico had 'ghosted' voters and used the illness as an excuse to avoid campaign events while attending elite gatherings. The race remains highly competitive, with recent polls showing a tight contest between the two candidates ahead of early voting beginning on October 19.










