Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Former Educator, Presbyterian Seminarian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/05/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Round Rock, Texas |
Latest News about James Talarico
03/03/2026
James Talarico won the Texas Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026, defeating U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett. The Associated Press projected his victory early Wednesday, securing him the party's nomination for the November general election against Republican nominee Ken Paxton.
09/09/2025
Talarico officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas on September 9, 2025. He entered the race to challenge the seat held by Republican Senator John Cornyn, positioning himself as a progressive Democrat capable of flipping the traditionally Republican state.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | James Dell Talarico is an American politician and former public school teacher who has served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he is its nominee in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas, having defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary. He is known for championing progressive policies through his Christian faith and will face Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the November general election. |
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| Political Party | Democratic Party |
| Current Position | Texas House of Representatives, District 50 (since 2018); Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate, Texas (2026) |
| Senate Candidacy | 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas (defeated Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary; facing Ken Paxton in general election) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Primary Education | McNeil High School |
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Personal Life
| Health | Type 1 diabetic |
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| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Heritage | Eighth-generation Texan |
Career
| Teaching | Taught sixth-grade English Language Arts at Rhodes Middle School, San Antonio (2011-2013, Teach For America) |
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| Non-Profit | Central Texas executive director for Reasoning Mind, a nonprofit focused on technology in low-income classrooms |
| Legislative Achievements |
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| Recognition | Named one of Top 10 Best Legislators by Texas Monthly magazine |
| Electoral History | Won reelection in 2020, 2022, and 2024; Won Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026 |
| Campaign Finance | Only member of Texas Legislature who has never taken corporate PAC money |
Style Quotient
| Notable Traits | Wears cowboy boots, quotes scripture, progressive policy agenda that appeals to both liberals and some moderate voters |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico | |
| https://twitter.com/jamestalarico | |
| https://www.instagram.com/jamestalarico/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Confounds Fox News hosts by fighting culture wars through scripture | |
| 2. Has gained national recognition for framing progressive policies through Christian faith | |
| 3. Serves on Public Education Committee, Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee, and Calendars Committee |