Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Eight years ago, during a campaign for Texas attorney general, Justin Nelson ran television advertisements with security camera footage of Ken Paxton pocketing an expensive pen that didn't belong to him.
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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. Updated Jul 27, 2026.
Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
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3 sourcesRan by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe
Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?
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2 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Center take here.
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· The Columbian, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, Green Field Reporter