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James Talarico on His Plan to Turn Texas Blue
October 20, 2026·35 min·6-min readnarrativenews
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James Talarico, a Democratic state representative from Texas, is mounting a historic Senate campaign in a deeply red state, positioning himself as a unifying figure against systemic corruption and economic hardship. Despite a torrent of personal attacks and $200 million in opposition spen
James Talarico, a Democratic state representative from Texas, is mounting a historic Senate campaign in a deeply red state, positioning himself as a unifying figure against systemic corruption and economic hardship. Despite a torrent of personal attacks and $200 million in opposition spen
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