A Texas Democratic Senate candidate has secured endorsements from 21 current and former Republican officials and party leaders, including former members of Congress and state lawmakers, ahead of his November election against the state attorney general. The endorsements highlight growing internal Republican divisions, with several backers explicitly citing opposition to the attorney general as their motivation. The move underscores a rare crossover of support in a deeply polarized race, raising questions about the candidate’s appeal beyond traditional party lines. The endorsements could add momentum to the campaign as both sides gear up for a closely watched contest.
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on Thursday touted endorsements from 21 current and former Republican officials and party leaders ahead of his November faceoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). The endorsements come from former members of Congress, Texas state lawmakers and other officials, with several citing Paxton directly as their reason for...
