Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race

The Guardian reports: Talarico casts himself as a moderate who would put Texans’ needs over party allegiances amid close contest against Republican Ken Paxton James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening.

This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Texas Democrat James Talarico, Senate and Talarico.

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United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

15 Oct 2026, 08:38 IST

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Texas Democrat James Talarico, Senate, Talarico, Texans’

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Politics

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• The GuardianTexas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race 15 Oct, 08:38

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