Event Brief
Former Paxton lawyer endorses James Talarico
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: Dan Cogdell, a former defense lawyer for Ken Paxton, endorsed James Talarico and criticized Paxton’s leadership.
WHO: Dan Cogdell
WHAT: Endorsed James Talarico and said Ken Paxton has “lost sight of his mission.”
WHEN: Jun 08, 2026 at 3:13 PM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: Cogdell said Ken Paxton has “lost sight of his mission,” prompting his endorsement of Talarico.
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