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Talarico draws a packed campus rally, but can he win over young voters?

1 November 2026

Al Jazeera’s @EmmaWithrow attended a packed rally for Democrat Senate Candidate James Talarico at Texas A&M. The enthusiasm for his campaign was exponentially clear, but young voters aren’t all the same. In College Station, supporters explain his appeal, and others express their concerns.

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