The Latest Breaking News from James Talarico

Even Trump’s endorsement can’t give Ken Paxton a lead in Texas

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The Independent UK · Jun 10

Trump’s chosen Texas candidate is locked in dead heat with Democrat derided as ‘Tofu Talarico,’ poll shows

A new poll shows why Democrats have hope of flipping the longtime solid-red seat

The Independent UK · Jun 9

James Talarico Adds Unexpected Ally to Senate Bid With Endorsement From Ken Paxton's Impeachment Lawyer

Cogdell said on his podcast that political unity is needed now more than at any point in his lifetime and that he believes Talarico can help achieve it.

Latin Times · Jun 8

Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto?

With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state.

Texas Observer · Jun 4

AI anxiety is mostly a blue state problem. Democrats have 5 months to figure out how to use that to their advantage

AI-exposed workers are concentrated in Democratic strongholds and swing states. That's either the party's biggest opening in the midterms—or its biggest vulnerability.

Fortune · Jun 4

‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful?

Though MAGA believers call James Talarico “blasphemous,” he’s squarely within his Mainline Presbyterian tradition. And that's a timely reminder of the diversity of Christianity in Texas and beyond.

Texas Observer · Jun 3

Cornyn’s loss proves election rules still apply

ANALYSIS —After Donald Trump’s election in 2016, there was a narrative that the typical rules about elections were extinct. But Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s recent fate has proved that many of the political laws of gravity still apply.  Last fall, national Republicans were excited that Cornyn had closed the initial…

Roll Call · Jun 3

Trump is losing Latino vote

A new Texas poll measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP

Salon · Jun 3

Big Tech finds a foe in Texas’ robust consumer protection laws and AG Ken Paxton

Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 3

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 3