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Unease about Talarico’s Black support on display at Texas Democratic Convention
By Texas Tribune, Kayla Guo at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 27, 2026
· 10 min read
CORPUS CHRISTI — Black Democrats caucusing at the Texas Democratic Party convention Friday cheered when state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, said November would bring an end to three decades of one-party statewide rule.But some of the most emphatic applause he received d...
Key takeaway ”“Let’s just be very honest,” Talarico said Friday to a room in Corpus Christi packed full of Black Democrats from around the state.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , where voters tend to lean conservative, Talarico's efforts to win over Black Democrats across the state may seem distant, but the implications are significant. A strong turnout among left-leaning voters in Bexar County, which includes Terrell Hills, will be crucial for Talarico's chances in November. As he works to appeal to independents and moderate Republicans, his ability to energize the Democratic base, including Black voters, will be closely watched. The fact that U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a prominent Black politician, has cast doubt on whether Black voters have unified behind Talarico, and has declined to commit to campaigning for him, adds to the complexity of the situation. Terrell Hills residents will likely be interested in seeing how Talarico's campaign navigates these challenges and whether he can make inroads with local voters who may be skeptical of his candidacy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? CORPUS CHRISTI — Black Democrats caucusing at the Texas Democratic Party convention Friday cheered when state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, said November would bring an end to three decades of one-party statewide rule.But some of the most emphatic applause he received d...
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