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.

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Jason DeRose covers religion for NPR News.

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