Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder addressed the status of state senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign this past Sunday. Following a period of absence due to a bout with the flu, Talarico’s campaign faced questions regarding its trajectory. Scudder emphasized that the party is moving "full steam ahead" with its electoral efforts.

During his comments, Scudder specifically addressed rumors circulating on social media platforms. He characterized these reports as "conspiracy theories" generated by bad-faith actors online, rather than reflections of the campaign's actual health or organizational status. While Scudder did not elaborate on the specific nature of the rumors, his remarks were intended to quell concerns about the candidate's viability or commitment to the race following his health-related hiatus.

The Hill reports that Scudder remains confident in the campaign's momentum. No further details regarding Talarico’s specific recovery timeline or future public appearances were provided in this initial statement. The party maintains that the focus remains on the upcoming election cycle, despite the brief interruption caused by the candidate's illness.