James Talarico

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Austin lawmaker James Talarico raises $6.2 million in first three weeks of Senate bid

Talarico has outpaced the $4.1 million former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over the last three months.
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In U.S. Senate campaign kickoff rally, Texas Rep. James Talarico calls for ‘a different kind of politics’

Blaise Gainey

“There is a deep hunger in this state and in this country for a different kind of politics,” said Texas House Rep. James Talarico at a rally in Round Rock Tuesday evening, just hours after the Austin Democrat announced his candidacy for Texas’ 2026 U.S. Senate race.
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Austin's James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate. Here's what to know about him.

Katy McAfee

The Democrat's district covers North Austin, but he’s gained nationwide support through Instagram and TikTok. Clips of Talarico condemning Republican policies have gone viral on both platforms, where he’s amassed 1.2 million followers.