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Talarico Launches Senate Bid Amid GOP Redistricting Battle

9/5/2025

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Texas Democratic Rep. James Talarico plans to announce his Senate candidacy for the 2026 elections against former Rep. Colin Allred.
He gained national attention by leaving Texas with fellow Democrats to oppose a Republican redistricting plan.
Recent redistricting by Gov. Greg Abbott may add five Republican-favored seats in Congress.
Polls show incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn may be trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by Trump supporters.
Democrats consider Paxton a weak candidate, potentially boosting Talarico's nomination chances.

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Texas Democratic Rep. James Talarico plans to announce his Senate candidacy for the 2026 elections against former Rep. Colin Allred.
He gained national attention by leaving Texas with fellow Democrats to oppose a Republican redistricting plan.
Recent redistricting by Gov. Greg Abbott may add five Republican-favored seats in Congress.
Polls show incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn may be trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by Trump supporters.
Democrats consider Paxton a weak candidate, potentially boosting Talarico's nomination chances.