James TalaricoJames Talarico

James is focused on building an economy that works for everyday people rather than giant corporations. In the U.S. Senate, he will push to cut bureaucratic red tape, expand working-family tax credits like the Child Tax Credit, and lower daily grocery expenses by combating corporate mergers that artificially jack up prices.

Our Revolution is proud to endorse James Talarico, a bold progressive leader who has consistently stood up for working people and challenged the extremism and corruption dominating Texas politics. He has been a strong defender of public education, speaking out against attacks on public schools and fighting to ensure every child has access to quality education.

Having witnessed the impacts of domestic violence firsthand as a child, Representative Talarico will also be a strong advocate for expanding funding for the Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act to better support survivors.

Candidate's foreign policy stances need to be more consistent and stronger (for example currently allowing allowing for aid for defensive weapons to Israel). He is seen by some local groups as more favorable to Jasmine Crockett given he has made public statements calling for a ban on offensive weapons to Israel called what is happening in Gaza "war crimes" and has spoken out against AIPAC. He also is seen by some local pro-peace groups as being more receptive to advocacy and dialgoue

General: Nov 3, 2026

Texas State Representative and Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico has committed to an anti-war platform, vowing “I will do everything in my power to ensure America always leads with moral clarity in its approach to foreign policy.” That includes “restor[ing[ investments in diplomacy and international development; working in partnership with our foreign allies and engaging in diplomacy that will help…avoid unnecessary wars; protect[ing] innocent life by stopping offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government; us[using] all of America’s financial and diplomatic leverage to secure a two-state solution; and us[using] our international influence to defend persecuted people around the world.”

James Talarico is a Democratic Texas legislator, former public-school teacher, and candidate for the U.S. Senate. First elected to the Texas House in 2018, Talarico has built his career around expanding access to quality public education, making healthcare more affordable, raising wages and economic opportunity, protecting reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, strengthening gun-safety measures, and pursuing criminal-justice and government reforms. His approach combines progressive policy priorities with a focus on practical solutions for working families and Texas communities.

“James Talarico has never been afraid to stand up to extremism and defend the fundamental freedoms Texans deserve. His commitment to public education, voting rights, and pluralistic democracy reflects the very core of our mission. Texas needs a senator who believes government should protect rights, not take them away.”

Democrat James Talarico has built a formidable fundraising operation and is drawing national attention, while Republican nominee Ken Paxton enters the general election with high name recognition—and significant political baggage after years of scandals, investigations, and a bruising primary fight. In a wave year, Texas could be the seat that puts the Senate majority out of reach for Republicans.

James is an eighth-generation Texan, former middle school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian. As a state representative, he’s led the fight against the billionaire mega-donors and puppet politicians who have taken over Texas.

Now, he’s running for U.S. Senate to take his fight against corruption to Washington and win power back for working people.