Republican Ex-Lawmaker Backs Talarico, Denounces Paxton in New Ad Amid PAC Spending
A Republican former state lawmaker, who previously voted to impeach him, has appeared in a new advertisement vowing not to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the ongoing Texas Senate race. The ad, supporting Democratic candidate James Talarico, is…
Idaho Falls Pocatello, ID, September 23, 2026 — A new political advertisement has emerged in the ongoing Texas Senate race, featuring a Republican former state lawmaker who has publicly stated their opposition to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawmaker previously voted to impeach Paxton.
The advertisement, which supports Democratic candidate James Talarico, marks a notable development in the competitive contest. The former lawmaker’s endorsement, or in this case, explicit non-endorsement of Paxton, is being highlighted as part of a broader strategic effort.
This ad campaign is reportedly part of a significant political action committee (PAC) spending initiative aimed at influencing the outcome of the Texas Senate race. The name of the specific PAC behind the advertisement and the total amount of spending involved were not immediately available.
The former state lawmaker’s decision to appear in an ad opposing Paxton, given their past actions including a vote to impeach the Attorney General, underscores the partisan dynamics at play in the election. Details regarding the specific timeline of the former lawmaker’s tenure or the exact nature of their prior impeachment vote were not provided in the summary.
The ad’s focus on rallying support for James Talarico suggests a strategy to leverage opposition to Ken Paxton among a wider base of voters. Information regarding other candidates in the Texas Senate race, or specific policy platforms being promoted by Talarico or Paxton, were not detailed in the provided summary.
The involvement of a Republican figure in an advertisement supporting a Democratic candidate in Texas highlights the complex political landscape. The exact impact of this PAC spending and the specific messaging of the advertisement on voter sentiment remains to be seen as the election cycle progresses. Further details on the PAC’s objectives and the broader campaign strategy were not disclosed.
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