Talarico campaign hires former top Cornyn staffer

A Democratic candidate running for Senate hired someone who previously worked for the Republican senator he's trying to defeat. The hire brings someone with experience from the incumbent's office onto the challenger's campaign team.

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National story. 10 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 18, 2026.

Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton

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Fox7 AustinCenter· Aug 18, 2026

Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team

The HillCenter· Aug 18, 2026

Talarico campaign hires former top Cornyn staffer

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GOP Daily BriefRight· Aug 18, 2026

Former Cornyn Staffer Joins Democrat Talarico’s Campaign to Defeat GOP Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 18, 2026

Talarico campaign poaches former Cornyn staffer in race against Paxton

Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 18, 2026

John Cornyn on Former Staffer Now Working for Talarico Campaign: Only 'Authoritarian Countries' Tell You 'Where You Work'

The National PulseRight· Aug 18, 2026

Aide to RINO Cornyn Defects to Democrat Talarico’s Team.

Fox NewsRight· Aug 18, 2026

Longtime GOP aide defects to Dem rising star as Texas Senate battle for Cornyn's seat heats up

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