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Coverage dated August 14, 2026

James Talarico Endorsed by Attorney Accusing Opponent Ken Paxton of Theft

Headline from Newsweek

The endorsement comes as the race remains close, with recent polls showing Talarico and Paxton trading narrow leads.

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  1. Semafor

    Talarico touts endorsement from man who accused Paxton of stealing his pen (opens Semafor)

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    Joe Joplin left his $1,000 pen in a dish near a courthouse metal detector, after which a security camera captured Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton picking it up and walking away.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Talarico touts endorsement of man who accused Paxton of stealing $1,000 pen (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico released a new ad on Friday featuring the endorsement of an attorney who claimed Republican candidate Attorney General Ken Paxton stole his $1,000 pen. The new video is the latest attack on Paxton from Talarico as the Senate race in Texas heats up wit…

  3. Newsweek

    James Talarico Endorsed by Attorney Accusing Opponent Ken Paxton of Theft (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The endorsement comes as the race remains close, with recent polls showing Talarico and Paxton trading narrow leads.

  4. HuffPost

    Texas Man Endorses Talarico For Senate Because Ken Paxton Once Stole His Pen (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    Back in 2013, Paxton was filmed taking a $1,000 pen that didn’t belong to him and the real owner is still holding a grudge.

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