Talarico, who was a leading Democratic voice during the redistricting fight in Texas, enters a primary that already features former Rep. Colin Allred.

State Rep. James Talarico entered a crowded Texas Senate race on Tuesday, the latest Democrat vying to take on the monumental task of flipping the state.

A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.