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Héctor Ríos Morales

Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign

Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick speaks alongside Gov. Greg Abbott during a bill ceremony at the Governor's Mansion on September 05, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Credit: Via Getty Images)

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick drew criticism after saying Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would be "going to hell," comments that escalated tensions in an already heated U.S. Senate race.

Speaking at the Republican Party of Texas convention in Houston, Patrick accused Talarico of injecting religion into his campaign and sharply criticized his interpretation of Christianity.

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