JUST IN: James Talarico Finally Resurfaces After Two-Week Campaign Absence

Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico has finally turned up after being MIA for two weeks.

According to his campaign, Talarico has been sick with the flu.

Apparently, he was so ill that he missed 13 important days of campaigning in this crucial time leading up to the midterms.

But now, he’s back in the public eye.

Talarico was spotted on Friday at ACL Fest.

Take a look:

Right now, backstage at @aclfestival – @jamestalarico proof of life. Charli’s special guest? pic.twitter.com/xiu7Y2FjYm

— Andy Langer (@Andylanger) October 9, 2026

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Talarico’s campaign shared a video compilation of his first public appearance in weeks:

James Talarico is at ACL Weekend 2

pic.twitter.com/MmKEsUUFyX

— Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) October 9, 2026

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Talarico’s sudden absence during the last leg of his midterm campaign had sparked a lot of rumors — including speculation that he had a breakdown and wound up in a mental health facility.

We covered those rumors further here:

BREAKING: Rumors Fly About “Missing” James Talarico, Top Republican Says He’s In A Mental Health Facility

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[ H/T WLT Report ]