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Did James Talarico Meet Texas’ Residency Requirements? New Report Raises Questions

A new report by The Federalist alleges that Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico used his mother’s address when he ran for the Texas House in 2022, raising questions about whether he met Texas’ residency requirements for office. 

According to records obtained by The Federalist, Talarico used his mother’s home address within Texas House District 50 when he filed to run for the seat. 

Talarico was first elected to the Texas House in 2018, representing House District 52. Following the 2020 consensus, the Legislature redrew the state’s political maps, making that district more favorable for Republicans. Talarico subsequently announced he would run in House District 50 after former state Rep. Celia Israel declined to seek reelection.

According to The Federalist’s report, Talarico initially lived at 5657 Porano Circle in Round Rock. Eight days before filing to run in District 50, he changed his voter registration to his mother’s address. The report states there is no evidence showing Talarico lived at that address when he filed for office.

Records cited by The Federalist also show that after winning the Democrat primary, Talarico purchased a home at 1402 Manford Hill Drive in Austin.

The allegations center on Texas election law governing eligibility for........

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