A Texas Senate candidate has returned to public view after a two-week absence, with his campaign citing recovery from the flu as the reason for his hiatus. The Democratic nominee was spotted walking through Austin City Limits, the state’s major music festival, marking his first appearance since falling ill. Footage circulating online captures his outing, offering a rare glimpse of his post-recovery activities. The brief return comes as campaign momentum remains a topic of discussion amid his recent health setback.


Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) made his first appearance in nearly two weeks on Friday after his campaign said he was recovering from a bout of the flu. The Democratic nominee was seen strolling around Austin City Limits (ACL) — the annual music festival in Texas’s capital city. Videos shared on social media show...