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James Talarico
U.S. senator-elect from Texas; won in November 2026.
Latest move
No major news found in the last 7 days.Won the U.S. Senate race in Texas, defeating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. texastribune.org ↗ · Nov 3
Are they running in 2028?
No statement of intent found; appears in nomination markets after winning his Senate race.
click2houston.com ↗ · Nov 2026
Where James Talarico stands
12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.
Cost of living
Calls trickle-down economics theft.
More gov. supportMore free market
texastribune.org ↗ · Aug 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Health care
Would allow every American of any age to join Medicare.
Public optionPrivate choice
fox4news.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Immigration
Would create pathways for certain undocumented immigrants.
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
wwlp.com ↗ · Sep 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Abortion
Has consistently voted against abortion restrictions in the state legislature and backs federal legislation to codify Roe v. Wade.
Protect accessRestrict access
ksat.com ↗ · Jul 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ May 2021
Taxes
Says corporations and the wealthiest should pay their fair share.
Fund programsCut taxes
jamestalarico.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Crime & safety
Would prioritize services to prevent crime before it happens.
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
jamestalarico.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Education
Rejects private school vouchers.
More public fundingMore school choice
fox7austin.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Climate & energy
Would diversify energy production and accelerate renewables.
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
jamestalarico.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Foreign policy
Would deepen cooperation with NATO, the EU and other allies.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
jamestalarico.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Trade & tariffs
Would remove Trump administration tariffs on farm inputs.
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry
agweb.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
Guns
Would protect the Second Amendment while establishing universal background checks, secure storage around children and a higher purchase age for certain semi-automatic rifles.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
jamestalarico.com ↗ · Oct 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Feb 2026
AI & technology
Would make data centers fund their own infrastructure, tax AI-attributable profits for annual dividends, and protect workers from AI surveillance.
More regulationFewer rules
jamestalarico.com ↗ · Oct 2026
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