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Texas State Rep. James Talarico to run for U.S. Senate

Talarico joins Democratic primary which includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred

A rally is expected in Round Rock to kick off Talarico's campaign

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas State Representative James Talarico will be entering the U.S. Senate race and try to flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.

Talarico will hold a campaign kick-off rally in his homewtown of Round Rock.

What they're saying:

"The biggest divide in our country is not left vs right — it’s top vs bottom. Billionaire mega-donors and their puppet politicians have taken over our state and our country, rigging the system for themselves," says Talarico in a news release.

"I’m running for the U.S. Senate to bring people together and take power back for

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