# James Talarico rallies Houston Democrats

> James Talarico targets Texas Senate victory with Houston student and union rallies.
- Title: James Talarico rallies Houston Democrats · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: James Talarico targets Texas Senate victory with Houston student and union rallies. James Talarico aims to become Texas' first Democrat elected to statewide…
- Keywords: james talarico, harris county democratic party, texas senate, university of houston, houston mayor, sylvia garcia, ken paxton, international association of machinists, gulf coast, beaumont, galveston, news
- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/politics/article/james-talarico-houston-campaign-tour-22486512.php
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- Topics: james talarico, harris county democratic party, texas senate, university of houston, houston mayor, sylvia garcia, ken paxton, international association of machinists, gulf coast, beaumont, galveston, news
## Talarico Houston rally
James Talarico rallies college students and union workers at University of Houston.
## Harris County Democratic Party event
Talarico hosts Harris County Democratic Party canvass launch with local officials.
## Talarico campaign strategy
Talarico compares Senate race to football game final drive for victory.
## Talarico's opponent
Talarico faces Republican opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Senate race.
## Talarico's campaign support
Talarico gains backing from Harris County Democratic Party chair Traci Gibson.
## Talarico's coalition
Talarico builds coalition with union workers and Democratic state officials.
## Talarico's next move
Talarico heads to Gulf Coast for Beaumont and Galveston campaign events.
## Key takeaway

James Talarico aims to become Texas' first Democrat elected to statewide office in over 30 years by mobilizing Houston voters.