# Willie Nelson Endorses Talarico

> Willie Nelson, 93, endorses James Talarico for Texas Senate.
- Title: Willie Nelson Endorses Talarico · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: Willie Nelson, 93, endorses James Talarico for Texas Senate. Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate race after 2026 campaign video.
- Keywords: willie nelson, james talarico, texas senate, democratic candidate, ken paxton, beto o'rourke, governor of texas, Willie, Nelson, Endorses, Talarico, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-country/willie-nelson-endorses-james-talarico-1235640468
- Author: Jonathan Bernstein
- Published: 2026-10-09T18:50:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: willie nelson, james talarico, texas senate, democratic candidate, ken paxton, beto o'rourke, governor of texas
## Willie Nelson Endorses Talarico
Willie Nelson, 93, endorses James Talarico for Texas Senate race.

> Hi, this is Wille Nelson. I've gotten to know James Talarico. He's a good man who will be a good senator for the state of Texas. Please vote, and vote for James Talarico.
## Talarico Campaign Video
Talarico campaign released Nelson's endorsement video on October 9, 2026.
## Previous Endorsements
Nelson previously endorsed Beto O'Rourke in 2018 and 2022 gubernatorial campaigns.
## Key takeaway

Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate race after 2026 campaign video.