James Talarico

James Talarico

United States United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19895.2Global Dominance: 0.23%

James Talarico is a Texas state representative and former public school teacher known for his advocacy against the infusion of religious content into public school curricula. He has been vocal in opposing voucher programs that would allow public funding for private Christian schools, arguing that such measures harm low-income students while benefiting wealthier families.

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the show.

Watchdog tells FCC that 'The View' is a Democratic Party operation
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-23
5.0

James Talarico is a Texas Senate candidate who is advised to walk back his past controversial statements.

Carville says Texas Democrat Talarico must walk back past comments
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
5.0

James Talarico is a Democrat running for the Texas Senate, advocating for economic populism against his opponent's cultural arguments.

A populist will win the Texas Senate race. The question is, which one?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-31
6.0

James Talarico's primary opponent calls a win in November a 'longshot.'

A ‘patriotic’ concert series is falling apart as artists walk off
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-30
5.0

James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for the Texas senate seat John Cornyn will soon vacate.

Trump’s midterm endorsement streak now stands at 118-0 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-29
6.0

Talarico is a rising star in the Democratic Party and is running against Paxton in the upcoming elections.

"הברק הכה פעמיים": טראמפ הדיח עוד סנאטור "לא נאמן"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-28
8.0

James Talarico is the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas.

DNC official X account blasted for vulgar post targeting Stephen Miller
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-28
5.0

James Talarico is the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, facing off against Republican Ken Paxton.

What to know about James Talarico, including comments he admits are ‘cringey’
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
7.0

James Talarico is described as a radical leftist who is opposed by the NRSC.

Republicans scrub anti-Paxton attacks from the internet after he becomes their nominee
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
2.0

James Talarico is the Democrat nominee for the Texas US Senate race and is seen as a strong candidate.

Breaking down Democrats’ chances to beat Ken Paxton in Texas
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
7.0

James Talarico is the Democratic candidate competing for a Senate seat in Texas.

Trump escolheu Paxton no Texas, os republicanos ouviram e os democratas celebram | EUA
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-05-27
6.0

James Talarico is set to face Ken Paxton in the upcoming Senate race.

One-minute Trump endorsement powers Republican Maga loyalist to Texas win – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-27
5.0

James Talarico is a serious challenger for the Democrats in the upcoming Senate elections.

Ken Paxton gewinnt Vorwahl in Texas
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
6.0

James Talarico is a Democratic pastor and state legislator whose message of peace and populism has attracted much attention.

Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign | Texas
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-27
7.0

James Talarico allegedly called Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man' in a private phone call.

Former Rep Colin Allred wins hotly contested Texas House primary runoff
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
3.0

James Talarico is a rising star in the Democratic Party and is running against Ken Paxton in the general election.

Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican Senate runoff after Trump endorsement
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
7.0

State Rep. James Talarico was involved in a competitive US Senate primary that drew infrequent voters to the Democratic primary.

Maureen Galindo, rebuked by Democrats for antisemitic remarks, will lose runoff in Texas 35th District, CNN projects
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
5.0

James Talarico is the Democratic nominee who labeled Ken Paxton as 'The Most Corrupt Politician in America.'

Ken Paxton’s controversies take center stage in his Texas Senate matchup with James Talarico
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
2.0

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico that could become the most expensive contest in history.

Takeaways from the Texas runoff elections
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
6.0

James Talarico is set to be Ken Paxton's opponent in the upcoming November election.

Ken Paxton gewinnt Vorwahl in Texas
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
6.0

Talarico, to whom she conceded the race on Wednesday, mobilized Latino and white voters in Williamson county.

‘What happened in Texas is a warning’: advocates say Republicans suppressed votes in the primaries | Texas
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-05
5.0

James Talarico secured the nomination for Texas's House district after topping Jasmine Crockett.

Jasmine Crockett's radical pastor is likely successor to her Dallas-area House district
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-05
6.0