James Talarico
Democratic candidate
u.s. senate, Texas
texas state legislature
Talarico voted in favor of SB 326: 2025 bill requiring schools to use IHRA definition of antisemitism to crack down on anti-Israel free speech and solidarity with Palestine.
Talarico voted in favor of SB 2972: Another problematic bill from the 2025 legislative session, this was debated largely as a response to campus demonstrations in Texas, including those related to Israel/Palestine issues at universities in 2024 and 2025, but the bill itself does not directly legislate on Israel policy — rather it regulates how expressive activities (like protests) are managed at public institutions.
Current positions
Talarico supports banning “offensive weapons” transfers but still supports funding “defensive weapons” for Israel.
Talarico has not acknowledged Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide.
Talarico sent a letter to the Texas Jewish community regarding Israel-Palestine in which he affirmed he will continue to support Israel as a Jewish state.
Talarico sent a letter to the Texas Muslim community regarding Israel-Palestine in which he affirmed his support for a two-state solution.