James Talarico said the Bible is 'silent' on abortion during a CNN-Jubilee town hall in Fort Worth on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Catholic voter Jodi Hunt challenged the Texas Democratic Senate candidate, then said she was impressed with him despite remaining undecided.
Talarico had returned to campaigning after nine days away from public appearances. He said he had been recovering from flu. The Texas state representative faces Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the 3 November Senate election, with early voting due to begin on 19 October.
