Ken Paxton's former attorney endorses James Talarico for Texas Senate seat

Dan Cogdell, the former personal lawyer of Ken Paxton, has endorsed Democratic candidate James Talarico for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas. This endorsement comes after Paxton's recent victory in a GOP runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The Texas Senate race, scheduled for 2026, has garnered national attention, with Talarico representing the Democratic side and Paxton backed by Trump. Cogdell's support for Talarico is notable as he previously defended Paxton during his impeachment trial and has contributed to his campaign. Cogdell stated that he believes Talarico promotes unity and can appeal to a broad range of voters, including Independents and Republicans. The race is expected to be highly competitive and expensive, with both candidates attacking each other's positions and past actions. Polling indicates a close contest between Talarico and Paxton, with results fluctuating within single digits.