James Talarico - Out With the Flu

James Talarico hadn't had any in-person public events since September 26.

🚨 HOLY CRAP DEMS ARE PANICKING! James Talarico (D) has been off the Texas U.S. Senate campaign trail for nearly 2 WEEKS and his OWN VOLUNTEERS worry he's "losing momentum" Ken Paxton (R) is on the rise 🔥 Candidates do NOT just go MIA because of the "flu" mere weeks before a major federal election... And if that were the case, they don't go so RADIO SILENT like he is. Something happened. Tell the people, or DROP OUT OF THE RACE! He's not fit for senator! @KenPaxtonTX

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 9, 2026

Finally, there was a Talarico sighting, at ACL fest.

After nearly two weeks out of the public eye battling what his campaign says was the flu, James Talarico was spotted today at ACL fest. His absence raised questions about the timing, with less than a month until Election Day and Texas locked in a closely watched Senate race. His campaign confirms the video was taken today, telling FOX News: “James Talarico is back on the campaign trail talking to voters at Austin City Limits.” - JT Ennis

— Brooke Taylor (@Brooketaylortv) October 9, 2026

It was very strange that James Talarico made no appearances since September 26.

Talarico should give more details about his lengthy absence than simply claiming "the flu."