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DemocratTexas SenateParty nominee

James Talarico

Political group

Progressive-Socialist

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
48.65Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score82.15
Friction-33.50
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
4.87/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. James Talarico has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)100%
PAC / corporate1%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Confidence/Optimism

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.900

Environmental Understanding

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.900

Curiosity

Articles: 11 · Bias weight: 1.091x

Weighted score0.742

Communication Skills

Articles: 327 · Bias weight: 1.025x

Weighted score0.730

Top sources

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/27/james-talarico-insulin-cap-texas-legislature-senate-primary-attacks/https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/james-talarico-says-he-still-underdog-democratic-primary-texas-senate-against-jasmine-crockett/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/03/02/james-talarico-profile

Courage

Articles: 257 · Bias weight: 1.049x

Weighted score0.724

Leadership frictions

Corruption / Dishonesty

Articles: 77 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.734

Manipulativeness

Articles: 159 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.711

Arrogance / Narcissism

Articles: 132 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.620

Visionlessness

Articles: 16 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.606

Poor Communication

Articles: 133 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.601