# James Talarico: the Democrats’ rising star who turned Texas blue

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- Published: 2026-11-06T17:23:03+00:00
- Category: Business
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The 37-year-old senator-elect combined Christian faith and anti-corruption messaging to give the left its first statewide win in decades

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