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Talarico says he 'missed the mark' as he backtracks on controversial woke statements
Thursday, September 10, 2026
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race, announced support for banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors and opposing transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. Talarico said he "missed the mark" on previous statements on these topics. His campaign stated these positions represent his current stance as the race progresses.
