Republican Former Lawmaker Endorses Democrat in Texas Senate Race, Citing Paxton Impeachment
In the heated Texas Senate race, a Republican former state lawmaker, Glenn Rogers, has launched a new ad for Democratic candidate James Talarico. Rogers vows he will "never" support Republican nominee Ken Paxton, citing Paxton's 2023 impeachment by the Republican-led…
Columbia Jefferson City, MO, September 23, 2026 —
Austin, TX – In a notable development within the Texas Senate race, former Republican state lawmaker Glenn Rogers has publicly supported Democratic candidate James Talarico. Rogers has launched a new advertisement specifically for Talarico’s campaign, signaling a significant intra-party divergence ahead of the election.
The central motivation behind Rogers’ endorsement of Talarico is his firm stance against Republican nominee Ken Paxton. Rogers has stated that he will “never” support Paxton, referencing the 2023 impeachment proceedings against the latter. Paxton, the current Texas Attorney General, was impeached by the Republican-led Texas House of Representatives on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust. He was later acquitted by the Texas Senate. This impeachment action by members of his own party has become a point of contention for some Republican figures, including Rogers.
The details of the advertisement launched by Rogers were not fully elaborated in the provided information, but its purpose is to direct support towards Talarico. This move highlights a complex political landscape in Texas, where traditional party lines are being challenged, particularly in races involving prominent figures facing significant controversy.
The former lawmaker’s decision to endorse a Democrat and publicly oppose a fellow Republican nominee is a rare occurrence and underscores the deep divisions that the impeachment of Ken Paxton has exposed within the state’s Republican party. Rogers’ statement that he will “never” support Paxton indicates a strong personal and political opposition stemming directly from the impeachment events of 2023.
Further details regarding the specific content of the advertisement, the scope of Rogers’ political backing for Talarico, or the broader reaction from other Republican or Democratic figures in Texas were not immediately available.
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