Top Texas Republican Says James Talarico Will 'Go to Hell'
Summary
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would "go to hell" because of his religious views. Talarico, a Democrat and Presbyterian seminarian, is running against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the 2026 Senate race in Texas.Key Facts
- Dan Patrick made the comment at the Texas Republican Party convention, criticizing Talarico’s use of the Bible in his campaign.
- James Talarico is a Democratic state representative running for U.S. Senate against Ken Paxton.
- Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 on accusations of bribery and abuse of trust.
- Talarico supports LGBTQ+ rights and has described God as "nonbinary," which he says reflects his interpretation of the Bible.
- A recent poll showed Talarico leading Paxton by 3 points among likely voters.
- Independent and Latino voters show stronger support for Talarico compared to Paxton.
- Prediction markets currently give Paxton a slightly higher chance of winning than Talarico.
- Talarico responded to Patrick's comments by accusing him of prioritizing donors over vulnerable people.
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