Talarico’s Bid to Win Black Votes

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

James Talarico, Texas’s Democratic Senate nominee, is betting his November win on Black voter turnout—but trust is still fragile. After acknowledging past Democratic failures with Black voters at the state convention, Talarico pledged to fight for every Black Texan. Yet, key figures like Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who beat him in the primary, remain uncommitted, highlighting deep skepticism. While Talarico tours communities and outlines policies, many Black officials say the party’s efforts feel performative. Without Black statewide candidates on the ballot this year, turnout fears loom—even as…