Faith is a centerpiece of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign

NPR | By Jason DeRose

Published August 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM EDT

James Talarico, Texas' Democratic Senate nominee, is putting faith at the center of his campaign. Republicans are pushing back. Control over the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance.

Jason DeRose

Jason DeRose covers religion for NPR News.

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