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Talarico Defends 'God is Nonbinary,' Criticizes GOP Leaders

3/23/2026

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James Talarico, a Texas Democratic Senate candidate, defended his 2021 remark that 'God is nonbinary' on The Bulwark, saying it responded to Republican transgender youth legislation.
He criticized U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for using their offices for personal gain.
Talarico called for abolishing the Senate filibuster to improve governance.
He cited U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock as a model for his Texas campaign.

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James Talarico, a Texas Democratic Senate candidate, defended his 2021 remark that 'God is nonbinary' on The Bulwark, saying it responded to Republican transgender youth legislation.
He criticized U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for using their offices for personal gain.
Talarico called for abolishing the Senate filibuster to improve governance.
He cited U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock as a model for his Texas campaign.