The outgoing Sen. John Cornyn gleefully posted a photo of he and incoming Democrat senator-elect James Talarico meeting together on Capitol Hill on Monday.
Good meeting with Senator-elect @jamestalarico today as he prepares to serve Texans in the U.S. Senate next Congress. https://t.co/irVtHG58uR
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) November 9, 2026
I just met with Senator John Cornyn. He has served our state honorably, and I’m grateful for his advice and guidance. Now is the time for us to come together — Democrats and Republicans — to deliver for Texas. https://t.co/Tzs25iasbd
— James Talarico (@jamestalarico) November 9, 2026
Cornyn called the meeting between the two “good” and reportedly claimed that he had a duty to aid Talarico in his transition into high office.
CNN: Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) says he met with James Talarico this morning and plans to meet with him again on Friday Cornyn: “I consider it my responsibility to help him in this transition” https://t.co/egDlBfIfyH
— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) November 9, 2026
The voters have spoken, and I want to extend my congratulations to James Talarico on his election to the U.S. Senate. I look forward to meeting him and offering my assistance with his transition as he prepares to serve Texans in the U.S. Senate.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) November 4, 2026
This appears to be the first meeting between the two of many, as Cornyn will meet with the Democrat once again on Friday.
CNN: Senator John Cornyn says he met with James Talarico this morning and plans to meet with him again on Friday https://t.co/32yN3GMxPs
— Kalshi Politics (@KalshiPolitics) November 9, 2026
The work he’s doing to bring Talarico up to speed on running a national office appears to be far more than anything that Cornyn offered to Republican nominee Ken Paxton in winning the seat. Now, one of the most radical Democrats in the country will be taking over to represent Texas.
Whatever the result of the midterms, Texas primary voters have never been more vindicated in removing Cornyn from the ballot.
