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How Ken Paxton and allies fanned a false conspiracy to convince voters James Talarico was mentally unfit

Oct 14, 2026 · 1:18 AM · Eleanor Klibanoff

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Topic: Politics
Location: Austin, Texas, US
Published: Oct 14, 2026 · 1:18 AM

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How Ken Paxton and allies fanned a false conspiracy to convince voters James Talarico was mentally unfit

While James Talarico was recovering from the flu, Paxton supporters said the Democrat was being treated for mental illness in Ohio. The debunked story was shared by White House officials, Elon Musk and social media influencers.

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Publisher: The Texas Tribune
Author: Eleanor Klibanoff
Primary topic: Politics
Coverage: Austin, Texas, US
Published: Oct 14, 2026 · 1:18 AM

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