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James Talarico responds to Ken Paxton’s runoff victory in video; will campaign in Houston Wednesday

Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, speaks for the first time since winning the Democratic nomination in Austin, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

HOUSTON – State Rep. James Talarico released a video responding to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s runoff victory as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Tuesday evening.

The video was posted on X, shortly after Paxton was declared the winner in Tuesday’s runoff election.

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The video also comes a day before Talarico will be in Houston for a campaign rally on Wednesday.

The rally is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Rich’s Houston located at 2401 San Jacinto Street.

Talarico will face Paxton in the November midterm election.