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James Talarico kicks off ‘SNL’ days after historic Texas Senate win

NBC News Politics·November 8, 2026·1 min read
James Talarico kicks off ‘SNL’ days after historic Texas Senate win

James Talarico, a Democrat who won a U.S. Senate seat in Texas this week against long odds in the Republican stronghold, made a surprise appearance to help open the latest episode of 'Saturday Night Live.' His victory was considered improbable, and the SNL cameo highlights his rising national profile.

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