David Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate race

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How did the left and right cover David Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate…?

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Is David Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate… left or right?

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Which side is not reporting David Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate…?

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Which outlets covered David Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate…?

11 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Who is endorsing James Talarico in the Senate race?

David Maxwell, the former director of law enforcement for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, appears in an online ad endorsing the Democratic candidate. Maxwell is a former Texas Ranger and long‑time law‑enforcement official who became a whistle‑blower against Paxton.

What was the result of the whistle‑blower lawsuit against the state?

A Texas judge ordered the state to pay $6.6 million to David Maxwell and three other former aides who sued under the Texas Whistleblower Act after being fired for reporting Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI.

What did Maxwell say about Ken Paxton in the endorsement?

Maxwell said, “Ken Paxton ended my five‑decade career in public service because I blew the whistle on his corruption,” a statement that appears in the campaign ad released by James Talarico’s campaign.

When did Maxwell testify against Paxton?

Maxwell testified at Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in 2023, where he described Paxton’s attempts to use his office to benefit donor Nate Paul. The Republican‑controlled Texas Senate ultimately acquitted Paxton.