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Ex-Rep. Steelman backs Democrat Talarico over GOP

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Former Rep. Alan Steelman called the GOP a cult organized around U.S. President Donald Trump.
He joined roughly 25 former Texas Republicans in endorsing Democrat James Talarico for the Senate.
Former Rep. Steve Bartlett, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and former chief justice Tom Phillips also endorsed Talarico.
An ActiVote poll of 400 likely voters (Oct 22-28) showed Talarico ahead 52.1% to 47.9%.

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Former Rep. Alan Steelman called the GOP a cult organized around U.S. President Donald Trump.
He joined roughly 25 former Texas Republicans in endorsing Democrat James Talarico for the Senate.
Former Rep. Steve Bartlett, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and former chief justice Tom Phillips also endorsed Talarico.
An ActiVote poll of 400 likely voters (Oct 22-28) showed Talarico ahead 52.1% to 47.9%.