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Talarico voter registration raises new questions
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk BY KAYLA GUO AND ZACH DESPARTProPublica and The Texas Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway James Talarico is reported to have voted in multiple elections using his parents' address.
A local legislator's voting history has come under scrutiny. Texas state Rep. James Talarico is reported to have voted in multiple elections using his parents' address.
This occurred despite him owning a home in the area. The practice of voting from his parents' address may be at issue under state voting laws. An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune uncovered this information.
Further details on the situation can be found through these organizations, which have conducted a more in-depth examination of Rep. Talarico's voting record and its potential implications.
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Category: government Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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