James Talarico
James Talarico is a Texas state representative first elected in 2018. He won the Democratic primary with 52.4% of the vote over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: TX
- Current office: Texas State Representative
Incumbency status: challenger
Residence: Austin, TX
Biography
James Talarico is an eighth-generation Texan and former public school teacher who was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2018. He won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026, with 52.4% of the vote over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Professional background
Texas state representative (2019–present); Former public school teacher
Public service
Texas House of Representatives (2019–present)