James Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"

Updated on: September 9, 2026 / 4:45 PM EDT / CBS News

James Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"

TL;DR

  • James Talarico claims Ken Paxton's AI advertisement is a lie and misrepresents his statements.
  • Talarico's campaign will not use AI in political advertising, emphasizing human creation of ads.
  • Talarico cited Paxton's impeachment and an endorsement from Paxton's former law enforcement director as evidence of Paxton's dishonesty.
  • The Texas Senate race is considered competitive and could be crucial for Senate control.
  • Talarico aims to bring parties together to lower costs and improve the economy, contrasting his approach with what he calls GOP 'self-enrichment'.
  • Democrats are hoping Talarico can win and break Texas's streak of electing Republican senators since 1988.