Talarico hires former Cornyn aide as Texas Senate battle heats up

The Texas Democrat’s campaign poached Jacob Smith, Cornyn’s former deputy legislative director, in the race to win the outgoing Republican senator’s seat.

Former Cornyn GOP staffer joins Democrat Talarico's Texas Senate bid  USA Today

A former John Cornyn staffer joins James Talarico's Democratic campaign against Ken Paxton in a Texas race that could flip Republican Senate control.

Texas state Sen. James Talarico’s (D) campaign team on Monday confirmed it poached a former staffer for Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to join him on the campaign trail months ahead of the midterm elections.  Jacob Smith, who served as deputy legislative director for Cornyn, will now serve as deputy policy director for the

GOP Senator’s Aide Takes Job With Democrat After Boss Loses Primary: REPORT

In some of the most critical races this election cycle, several Democrats are sharing how their faith has shaped their views and politics.

In the Texas Senate race, divisions between Christian sects are as sharp as those between Democrats and Republicans.