
State Representative James Talarico officially declared on 9 September 2025 that he is seeking the US Senate seat in Texas, currently held by Republican John Cornyn.
Talarico, a 36-year-old Texas state representative and former teacher, launched his bid for the US Senate in 2026. His campaign leans on a message of generational change and working-class values, aiming to energise the Democratic base in a state long dominated by Republicans.