Obama Campaigns in Texas for 2 Democrats as Biden Stays Largely Off 2026 Trail

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 15

Austin stops this week put Barack Obama alongside Texas Democratic candidates Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico, underscoring his expanding role in 2026 campaigning after Democrats’ 2024 loss.
Texas strategists see Obama as a stronger draw than Joe Biden, especially for boosting Black turnout for Talarico, who is trying to distance himself from Biden-era immigration politics in a border-state race.
Obama has already fronted Democrats’ major pushes in California and Virginia redistricting fights and campaigned in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races, while Biden was largely absent from those marquee contests.
Biden has still made selective moves—endorsing Keisha Lance Bottoms on May 1 and Dan Koh days later—and allies say more involvement is coming, though Republicans argue his return would help the GOP.

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