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These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns — James Talarico | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility NPR 89 /100 HIGH This article 1 analysis · Sep 27, 2026
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NPR profiles four Democratic congressional candidates in Texas and Iowa who are making Christian faith central to their campaigns. Their Republican opponents challenge their religious sincerity, while voters and the candidates themselves differ over faith’s place in public life.
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People in this story 10 + 1 JT Democratic Senate candidate making his Christian faith part of his campaign message
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DT President whose administration Talarico criticized
PH Secretary of Defense criticized by Talarico over alleged Christian nationalist influence in the Defense Department
Republican House candidate opposing James
Republican House candidate opposing Haynes
Republican Senate candidate and Talarico’s opponent
ZN Republican representative and Trone Garriott’s opponent
ALSO MENTIONED Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor who criticized Talarico’s religious rhetoric
DT President whose administration Talarico criticized
SHOW 5 MORE SHOW FEWER PH Secretary of Defense criticized by Talarico over alleged Christian nationalist influence in the Defense Department
JM Republican House candidate opposing James
EJ Republican House candidate opposing Haynes
KP Republican Senate candidate and Talarico’s opponent
ZN Republican representative and Trone Garriott’s opponent
ALSO MENTIONED Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor who criticized Talarico’s religious rhetoric
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