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Coverage dated June 7, 2026

Ken Paxton’s former defense lawyer is endorsing James Talarico instead

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Dan Cogdell, who defended Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, is endorsing Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Ken Paxton’s former defense lawyer is endorsing James Talarico instead (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Dan Cogdell, who defended Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, is endorsing Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race (opens MyNorthwest)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A lawyer who represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for nearly a decade over accusations of corruption and securities fraud is

  3. Washington Examiner

    Ken Paxton's defense attorney endorses James Talarico in race for Texas Senate seat (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Ken Paxton's former personal lawyer is bucking his high-profile client to endorse Democratic candidate James Talarico for Texas's U.S. Senate seat.

  4. NOTUS

    Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Defense Lawyer Endorses James Talarico (opens NOTUS)

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    A Texas lawyer who helped lead Republican Ken Paxton’s defense during a 2023 impeachment trial said Paxton “has lost sight of his core mission.”

  5. Newsweek

    Ken Paxton's former lawyer endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate race (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Dan Cogdell, who defended Ken Paxton for years, says the Texas AG “lost sight” as he backs Democrat James Talarico.

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