James Talarico, the 37-year-old Democrat nominee in the Texas Senate race, shares a checking account with his mother, according to his financial disclosures.
Talarico has a Wells Fargo checking account listed on his personal financial disclosure with a balance anywhere between $15,000 and $50,000. The account notes it is “jointly held by the filer and the filer’s mother,” and it is the only checking account listed in Talarico’s disclosure. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Aligned Group Drops Six Figures On ‘Talafreako’ Ad In Texas)
The candidate’s mother, Tamara Talarico, frequently pitches in to fund her son’s political campaigns, even covering $1,437.84 of moving expenses for Talarico when he was 32, according to the Free Beacon.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 27: Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico waves to people during a meet-and-greet after a rally at Rich’s Houston on May 27, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Danielle Villasana/Getty Images)
Tamara has repeatedly contributed to Democratic campaigns, not just Talarico’s, according to the Beacon. Tamara has donated over $2,000 to Democrats since 2023, with records showing she donated over $450 to Talarico’s Senate campaign. (RELATED: ‘Some Statements … I Certainly Regret’: Talarico Tries To Pivot Away From Leftism After Gaining Party Nomination)
Tamara and her husband Mark, Talarico’s adoptive father, each contributed $5,000 to his 2021 campaign for state representative. This is the same year Talarico reported a campaign contribution from his parents for moving expenses.
Talarico is set to face off against Republican nominee Kent Paxton in the November election for the Texas Senate seat.