Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has secured support from 21 current and former Republican officials ahead of his November election.
Key facts
- •James Talarico is the Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate race.
- •The campaign announced endorsements from 21 Republican officials and party leaders on Thursday.
- •The list of supporters includes former members of Congress and Texas state lawmakers.
- •Several endorsers specifically named Attorney General Ken Paxton as the reason for their opposition to him.
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico announced on Thursday that he has received endorsements from 21 current and former Republican officials and party leaders. The support comes as Talarico prepares for his November election contest against state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Scope of Republican Support
The group of officials endorsing Talarico includes former members of Congress and current Texas state lawmakers. Several of the individuals backing the Democratic candidate cited Ken Paxton directly as the primary reason for their decision to support his opponent.
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