Talarico hit with ‘blatant corruption’ allegation over hefty salary from consulting firm, campaign pushes back

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico, who has repeatedly accused his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, of corruption, is now facing Republican accusations of "blatant corruption" over consulting work he performed for a progressive firm while serving on the Texas House's influential Public Education Committee. Talarico's campaign has denied the allegation as a "lie."

The Lone Star State's Senate race is entering its final stretch, with Talarico leading Paxton in recent polling.