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James Talarico courts Black Texans ahead of Senate race
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway Recent polling suggests Talarico has a significant level of support among Black voters, with 67% backing him.
S. Senate. This group had previously shown strong support for his primary rival, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
Recent polling suggests Talarico has a significant level of support among Black voters, with 67% backing him. For comparison, previous Senate candidates Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred had lower levels of support at similar points in their campaigns but went on to win a large majority of the Black vote. Further details on Talarico's campaign and the prospects for the Senate seat are available from the Defender Network.
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Category: government Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Defender Network Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, James Talarico is working to build a relationship with Black voters, a crucial bloc in his bid for the U.S. Senate. This group had previously shown strong support for his primary rival…
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