Ken Paxton Releases Ad Targeting James Talarico’s Masculinity

Ken Paxton’s campaign released a general-election ad attacking James Talarico, using masculinity-focused rhetoric.

Left-leaning outlets frame the ad as part of a Republican strategy centered on masculinity and examine its cultural implications. Center outlets place the ad amid the wider Senate campaign, including Talarico’s focus on Paxton’s scandals and the candidates’ competing messages. Right-leaning outlets emphasize attacks on Talarico’s past remarks and his perceived fit with Texas voters, with some portraying the ad as effective.