US EditionTexas Rep. James Talarico Will Launch a Democratic Bid for US Senate, Sources Tell CNN | News Channel 3-12
James Talarico, a rising Texas Democrat and former teacher, enters a crowded Senate primary aiming to challenge incumbent John Cornyn amid Republican primary tensions, Democrats view the race as key opportunity.
- Texas State Representative James Talarico will formally announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate in a Democratic primary Tuesday in Texas.
- Talarico's campaign launch follows his rise to prominence since 2018, including a viral opposition to Republican policies and a boycott to block GOP redistricting.
- He will join Democrats Colin Allred, a former U.S. Representative, and Terry Virts, an ex-astronaut, in a highly competitive primary contest for Senator John Cornyn’s seat.
- In August, Talarico called on Democrats to become more active and combative, stressing that the urgency of the current period in the nation's history requires determined fighters rather than passive observers.
- This Senate race reflects Democrats' effort to gain four seats to control the Senate amid a tightening contest and GOP primary conflicts in Texas.
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Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for US Senate
(Texas Tribune) — Texas Rep. James Talarico will announce Tuesday he's jumping into the race for U.S. Senate, according to two people familiar with the plans who were granted anonymity to discuss them. Politico and CNN reported the plan earlier Friday. Talarico will be the second high-profile Democrat to enter the race. Talarico, a rising star among Texas Democrats, has made a name for himself through a string of viral social media moments that …
Texas state lawmaker James Talarico to launch Senate run
Democratic Texas state Sen. James Talarico is launching his Senate run in his home state next week, according to multiple reports. Talarico came to prominence when Joe Rogan said he would be a good presidential candidate during an interview. A 36-year-old pastor, Talarico appealed to Rogan and Democrats with his uniting rhetoric. “I think of politics now less as left versus right, and much more as top versus bottom. I just see how we are all pit…
Texas Democratic State Rep. James Talarico to Launch Bid for Cornyn’s Senate Seat
James Talarico, a Texas state representative and rising star in Democratic politics, is set to launch a bid Tuesday to run for incumbent Sen. John Cornyn’s Senate seat, a person familiar with his plans told NOTUS.Talarico, a 36-year-old pastor and former educator, attracted national attention as the leading voice of Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state in an attempt to prevent Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting efforts. He’s also bee…
Texas Rep. James Talarico will launch a Democratic bid for US Senate, sources tell CNN | News Channel 3-12
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. James Talarico is poised to launch his campaign for US Senate in the coming days, joining the Democratic primary in a state the party hopes will emerge as competitive in next year’s midterm elections, two sources familiar with his plans told CNN. Talarico will vie for the seat of Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who faces his own pitched primary battle against state Attorney General …
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