James Talarico

Politician, Former Educator, Presbyterian Seminarian

American Round Rock, Texas

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ProfessionPolitician, Former Educator, Presbyterian Seminarian
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth17/05/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceRound Rock, Texas

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryJames 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. He is known for championing progressive policies through his Christian faith.
Political PartyDemocratic Party
Current PositionTexas House of Representatives, District 50 (since 2018)
Senate Candidacy2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas (defeated Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary)

Educational Qualification(s)

Primary EducationMcNeil High School
Higher Education
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Harvard University

Personal Life

HealthType 1 diabetic
ReligionPresbyterian
HeritageEighth-generation Texan

Career

TeachingTaught sixth-grade English Language Arts at Rhodes Middle School, San Antonio (2011-2013, Teach For America)
Non-ProfitCentral Texas executive director for Reasoning Mind, a nonprofit focused on technology in low-income classrooms
Legislative Achievements
  • Capped insulin copays at $25 per month in Texas
  • Enabled import of low-cost prescription drugs from Canada
  • Passed legislation to combat teen fentanyl overdoses
  • Banned reality TV policing
  • Increased accountability in Texas Juvenile Justice Department
  • Gave incarcerated minors opportunity to earn high school diploma
  • Established first-ever cap on pre-K class sizes in Texas
  • Equipped schools with Narcan to fight teen overdoses
  • Improved quality and affordability of childcare
RecognitionNamed one of Top 10 Best Legislators by Texas Monthly magazine
Electoral HistoryWon reelection in 2020, 2022, and 2024
Campaign FinanceOnly member of Texas Legislature who has never taken corporate PAC money

Style Quotient

Notable TraitsWears cowboy boots, quotes scripture, progressive policy agenda that appeals to both liberals and some moderate voters

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico
Twitterhttps://twitter.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
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