Talarico Discussed Conspiracy Theories About Him While He Had the Flu and Was Challenged About Abortion on Televised Town Hall

At CNN town hall, Senate candidate James Talarico woos moderate and undecided voters

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 14, 2026 In his first major appearance after over a week off the campaign trail with the flu, Democrat James Talarico addressed a range of questions at a CNN town hall Wednesday with a clear eye toward winning over undecided and moderate voters. “This is, I think, a…

Talarico discussed conspiracy theories about him while he had the flu and was challenged about abortion on televised town hall

A nine-day campaign absence, a heated abortion debate and sharp criticism of ICE. James Talarico faced tough questions at CNN's Jubilee Town Hall.

James Talarico woos moderate, undecided voters at CNN town hall

The Austin Democrat used the forum, absent rival Ken Paxton, to discuss policy and present himself as a moderate. Republicans cast those efforts as contrary to his record.