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May 12, 2026
Obama Endorses Talarico's Senate Campaign in Texas
- Former President Barack Obama met with Senate candidate James Talarico to endorse his campaign.
- Democrats view Talarico's bid as a significant opportunity to win in traditionally conservative Texas.
- Talarico's progressive platform has gained national attention as he prepares for a tough primary battle.
3 Sources
- Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for TalaricoMay 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM · NYT
- Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for US Senate in TexasMay 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM · ABC News
- Obama backs Talarico in TexasMay 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM · The Hill