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Obama backs Talarico in Texas

The Hill · May 13, 2026, 1:13 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • Link copied by Ashleigh Fields - 05/12/26 9:13 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Former President Obama on Tuesday met with Texas state Rep.
  • The former president met with Talarico and Democratic state Rep.
  • The group went from booth to booth, greeting families to bolster support for their campaigns ahead of the general election, The Texas Tribune reported.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Link copied by Ashleigh Fields - 05/12/26 9:13 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Former President Obama on Tuesday met with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Lone Star State to support his Senate campaign.

The former president met with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who is running for Texas governor, at a taco shop in Austin, according to The Associated Press.

The group went from booth to booth, greeting families to bolster support for their campaigns ahead of the general election, The Texas Tribune reported.

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