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Texas State Rep. James Talarico has raised nearly $7 million in the latest quarter, bringing his total to $13 million for his U.S. Senate bid, demonstrating strong fundraising momentum despite a competitive primary and a poll showing his opponent leading. Most donations are small and from individuals, with no corporate PAC contributions, and his campaign aims to win both the primary and general elections.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred has raised over $4.1 million for his Texas Senate bid since July, positioning himself for a high-profile primary against state Rep. James Talarico, who has also raised over $6.2 million. The race is part of a broader Texas political contest involving key Republican and Democratic contenders, with the primary shaping the general election against GOP candidates.
James Talarico, a young Texas state representative and aspiring minister, has announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, positioning himself as a critic of Christian nationalism and billionaire influence in politics, and aiming to challenge Republican incumbent John Cornyn amid a changing political landscape in Texas.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico announced his run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn, emphasizing a grassroots approach and appealing to disillusioned voters, with a focus on representing all Texans and challenging the influence of billionaires in politics.
A Texas state representative, James Talarico, announces his bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by GOP Sen. John Cornyn, emphasizing a need for a political 'reset' and appealing to voters seeking change, while criticizing his party's national leadership and advocating for transformation over preservation.
Texas Rep. James Talarico announced his bid for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing honesty, compassion, and fighting for economic fairness, as he joins a Democratic primary field aiming to flip a historically Republican seat in Texas.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate, joining a competitive Democratic primary in Texas, aiming to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn amid a backdrop of intra-party competition and a focus on fighting for the middle class and progressive values.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico is preparing to run for the US Senate in the Democratic primary, aiming to challenge Republican Sen. John Cornyn amid a competitive political landscape in Texas, which remains a traditionally Republican state but is seen as a potential battleground in the 2024 elections.
A video of Texas State Rep. James Talarico using biblical scripture to counter conservative Christian arguments in support of a bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has gone viral. Talarico, a Democrat, argued that the bill was unconstitutional, un-American, and deeply un-Christian. He questioned why Republicans advocated for parental consent in certain areas but supported the state's role in displaying religious commandments in classrooms. The video gained millions of views and likes on TikTok, and the Ten Commandments legislation ultimately expired without receiving a vote.
Texas State Representative James Talarico criticized his Republican colleagues for considering legislation to loosen gun regulations just days after a mass shooting outside of Dallas. Talarico, who is studying to become a Presbyterian minister, called out the hypocrisy of offering thoughts and prayers while not taking action to prevent gun violence. He pointed to the efforts of those affected by gun violence who have advocated for gun safety measures and said that ignoring their message is "moral madness."