James Talarico
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James Dell Talarico ( TAL-uh-REE-koh; born May 17, 1989) is an American politician and educator who has served since 2018 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas. Born in Round Rock, Texas, Talarico graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in government in 2011, and from Harvard University with a Master of Education degree in education policy in 2016. Before entering politics, Talarico was a middle-school English teacher and an executive director for an education nonprofit. He is serving his fourth term in the Texas House of Representatives, having first been elected in 2018. While serving in the Texas House, Talarico earned his Master of Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. In 2025, he announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2026. He defeated U.S. representative Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary and will face Ken Paxton in the general election.
Career
- 1989Born
- Member of Friar Society
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Round Rock
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: politician, teacher
What happened recently
James Talarico responds to Texas THC ban: 'Oppose cartels, stand with President Trump'
Fox News: Texas voters feel neglected. James Talarico speaks to that in a real way
Teacher who used to work with James Talarico recognizes him outside the public school he taught at
'It Could Be Real!' CNN's Harry Enten Points to Key Group 'Supercharging' James Talarico In Texas
‘It Could Be Real!’ CNN’s Harry Enten Points to Key Group ‘Supercharging’ James Talarico In Texas
Talarico notches 3-point lead over Paxton in new poll as GOP fears grow over Texas Senate race
Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even though voters are prioritizing affordability
James Talarico calls out billionaires for trying to rig our political system
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico rejects data center moratorium, calls for stronger regulations
Talarico vows to take on corruption, from Ken Paxton to Supreme Court, to protect Black voters
Fox News poll says Democrat James Talarico leads Ken Paxton with 51% of the vote
Talarico touts labor, higher wages, opposition to ICE policies during San Antonio campaign stop
Talarico: Politicians force people to put up the Ten Commandments but they don't even follow them
