Candidate

James Talarico

Democrat
Score 18
Green 4
Red 0

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Abortion Rights
5 pts Green
Strong support for abortion access and opposition to abortion bans.
Official campaign page says he would restore access to reproductive health care in Texas, codify Roe v. Wade, and protect contraception and IVF.
Source: Talarico for Texas campaign
Voting Rights
5 pts Green
Supports expanding ballot access and opposes voter suppression.
Campaign platform supports protecting democratic participation and voting access.
Source: Talarico for Texas campaign
LGBTQ Equality
5 pts Green
Strong support for LGBTQ rights, including trans protections.
Official campaign page supports the right of every American to marry who they love and explicitly includes sexual orientation in his freedom framework.
Source: Talarico for Texas campaign
Public Education
3 pts Green
Strong support for public schools and opposition to privatization schemes.
Former public school teacher; campaign platform emphasizes strengthening public education.
Source: Talarico for Texas campaign

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History

Texas U.S. Senate
Democrat Primary March 3, 2026 Texas
Lost 53.2% 1,103,371 votes