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James Talarico Accusations Explained as Ken Paxton Accuses Him of Corruption

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Newest development Sep 18, 2026 · 3 reportsTexas Democratic Senate candidate Talarico accused of corruption over involvement with firm

Talarico's team has pointed to Paxton's own history of alleged corruption in response to allegations of a "pay-to-play scheme."

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  1. James Talarico Accusations Explained as Ken Paxton Accuses Him of Corruption

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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    Texas Democratic Senate candidate Talarico accused of corruption over involvement with firm

    Headline from Just the News ·

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  1. PJ Media

    ‘Abused His Office’: Paxton Slams Talarico Over Corruption Scandal (opens PJ Media)

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  2. The National Pulse

    Talarico Faces Corruption Allegations Over Consulting Firm ‘Pay-to-Play.’ (opens The National Pulse)

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    The National Pulse's feed description

    Republicans accuse Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico of a "pay-to-play scheme" involving his consulting work, raising questions about ethics in the tight Texas race.

  3. Just the News

    Texas Democratic Senate candidate Talarico accused of corruption over involvement with firm (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running against Talarico in the race, accused Talarico of abusing his office to enrich himself and his employer.

  4. Newsweek

    James Talarico Accusations Explained as Ken Paxton Accuses Him of Corruption (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Talarico's team has pointed to Paxton's own history of alleged corruption in response to allegations of a "pay-to-play scheme."

  5. BizPac Review

    ‘Blatant corruption’: James Talarico under fire for alleged ‘pay-to-play scheme’ to enrich himself (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused James Talarico, his opponent in the Texas Senate race, of deep, rampant corruption. “James Talarico abused his office to […]

  6. GOP Daily Brief

    Texas Democrat James Talarico Faces Republican Corruption Allegations Over $83,000 Consulting Income from State-Funded Firm (opens GOP Daily Brief)

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    GOP Daily Brief's feed description

    Every election cycle, we watch the same stale routine unfold. A politician drapes himself in the banner of public service, talks a big game about...

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