James Talarico

"He is a fierce ally to the LGBTQ+ community that will advocate for all marginalized communities in Washington and ensure our rights are protected, not rolled back. He is the fighter we need in Washington to stand up for our freedoms and deliver for all Texans."

Described as calm, values-driven, and persuasive, he supports Medicaid expansion and broader access to healthcare, common sense gun safety, and broader security and humanitarian reform of immigration laws. As a former public school teacher education is central to his platform.