PERSON: James Talarico

U.S. House of Representatives

Member of Congress

James Dell Talarico (born May 17, 1989) is an American politician, Presbyterian seminarian, and former public school teacher serving in the Texas House of Representatives since 2018. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been called a “rising star” among Texas Democrats.

Representing Texas House District 50, Talarico serves as Vice Chair of the Texas House’s Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development Committee, and is also a member of the Public Education and House Administration Committees.

In September 2025, Talarico announced his candidacy for the 2026 US Senate race in Texas.

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