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James Talarico says Ken Paxton is 'ignoring' Jeffrey Epstein survivors amid Texas Senate race tensions heading into November
James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of 'ignoring' Epstein survivors, appearing with them in Dallas to press his Senate rival to sue the DOJ over the Epstein files.
Talarico is emphasizing affordability, investment and listening as he works to build support among Black Texans ahead of November. James
The interview received amplified attention after the late-night host claimed threats from the FCC forced him to only make the interview available online.
Several hundred attendees came out for Talarico's rally at the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Third Ward to hear the Democratic Senate nominee.
The race between seminarian James Talarico and longtime conservative politician Ken Paxton has prompted the debate: What does it mean to be a good Christian?
Talarico has polled well in a state that hasn't had a Democrat in the U.S. Senate since 1993.
Jimmy Kimmel’s James Talarico interview surpasses 8.3 million YouTube views, becoming the host’s second-most-viewed video of 2026.
In a resurfaced 2019 video from his time as a state lawmaker, Talarico said parents who deny the gender of their child is "abusive for sure." (Credit: Texas House of Representatives)