Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis

Who's involved

• James TalaricoDemocratic Senate candidate, state representative from Austin
• Ken PaxtonRepublican Attorney General, opponent
• JT EnnisTalarico campaign spokesperson
• Madison CercyPaxton campaign spokeswoman
• John CornynU.S. Senator, Paxton's former primary rival

The facts

• Talarico disclosed flu diagnosis at virtual Hispanic Business Council forum.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Talarico was diagnosed at Dallas urgent care facility the night before the forum.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Last public appearance was Sept. 28 at New York fundraiser hosted by Robert De Niro.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• At least two campaign events were canceled: Austin fundraiser and Central Texas Black voter event.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Early voting starts Oct. 19; general election is Nov. 3.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Talarico held more than 100 public events before illness.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Talarico is scheduled to headline CNN town hall Oct. 14.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• JT Ennis (Talarico campaign) Talarico will be back on trail soon.^{1 2}
• JT Ennis (Talarico campaign) Talarico kept busier schedule than Paxton.^{1 2}
• Madison Cercy (Paxton campaign) Talarico neglected Texas voters by attending New York fundraiser.^{1 2}
• Ken Paxton Averaging about 18 hours a day campaigning, traveling state and raising money.^{1 2}