James Talarico

James Talarico

@jamestalarico

Texas State Representative, former middle school teacher, proud progressive, and eighth generation Texan. 1 John 4:8 #PeopleOverPolitics

https://jamestalarico.com/ Joined 2009-09-25 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

101,190

Followers

6,159

Following

6,290

Tweets

1,353.4

Avg Engagement

571

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @jamestalarico's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-09-25
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,205
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:572.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:780.8
  • Followers Analyzed:9,992

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,205 tweets

His tweets receive high engagement with an average of 78,231 likes and 12,394 retweets per tweet. His personal and relatable content drives significant interaction and shares.

572.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

780.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

1,835,098

Total Likes

2,502,540

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

8

Median Retweets

166

75th Percentile

408,880

Top Tweet

13.37

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

9.7%

Original

34.6%

Replies

54.4%

Retweets

1.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

63.0%

With Links

28.9%

With #Tags

77.0%

With @Mentions

15.7%

With Emojis

184

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

3.56

Reply/Original Ratio

0.02

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

86.9%

Weekday Posts

13.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#txlege (586) #txed (42) #hd52 (30) #demdebate (20) #tribfest19 (20) #texas (19) #covid19 (18) #teamtalarico (14) #blacklivesmatter (10) #coronavirus (10)

Most Mentioned

@jamestalarico (717) @mi_castillo (71) @bucyfortexas (68) @betoorourke (58) @juliancastro (57) @irmaabb (48) @texasdemocrats (46) @masonreid54 (43) @diegobernaltx (42) @moodyforelpaso (41)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,205 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 312 (10%)
Replies 1,110 (35%)
Retweets 1,742 (54%)
Quote Tweets 41 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 1,742 retweets (54% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,205 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,992 followers

His audience includes Texans and progressive supporters interested in policy reform and social justice. He also reaches international audiences, particularly in Brazil, due to his viral content.

Good

Audience Quality

18.1%

Suspicion Index

21.2%

Low-Quality %

108

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

35.4%

Empty Bio

10.9%

<10 Tweets

18.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

33.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.9%

No URL

6.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

13,036,288

Total Potential Reach

108

Median Follower Reach

424

75th Percentile Reach

13.9%

>1K followers

1.6%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

77.4%

Creators

7,730 accounts

11.7%

Consumers

1,168 accounts

10.9%

Dormant

1,094 accounts

74

Verified Followers

0.74% of total

8.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.18

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Austin, TX (189) Texas, USA (165) United States (147) Houston, TX (143) Texas (113) Dallas, TX (104) USA (62) Los Angeles, CA (57) San Antonio, TX (57) Chicago, IL (55)

77

Verified Followers

0.77% of total

1,190

Protected Accounts

11.9% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@davidaxelrod 1,449,096 Political Strategist Politics, Commentator, Author
@atrupar 884,299 Journalist journalism, politics, news
@sebroche 454,862 - -
@The305MVP 412,482 Wrestler Basketball, Business, Amazing
@davemcclure 346,856 Venture Capitalist Venture Capital, Education, Children's Media
@BettyBowers 302,427 Satirist Religion, Satire, Activism
@AymanM 230,910 TV Host News, Politics, Journalism
@TheMilesLuna 193,918 Writer/Director Writing, Directing, Voice Acting
@BenjaminPDixon 168,738 Activist housing, education, healthcare
@NotHoodlum 167,848 Satirist Commentary, Satirical, Emeritus

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

mom (392) love (375) lover (331) proud (259) wife (243) sheher (234) husband (221) life (218) teacher (196) retired (187)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (113) #resist (99) #voteblue (77) #blacklivesmatter (46) #fbr (32) #lgbtq (25) #bluecrew (23) #resistance (19) #theresistance (19) #resister (17)

6,457

Followers With Bio

3,543

Followers Without Bio

64.57%

% With Bio

35.43%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,205 analyzed

900,345

Combined Engagement

454,736

Total Likes

445,609

Total Retweets

180,069

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Healthcare Education Social Justice Personal Storytelling International Outreach
James Talarico
@jamestalarico

3 years ago I almost slipped into a coma and died. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I paid $684 for my first 30-day supply of insulin. Some pay $1000+ a month. Many die without it. Today I introduced legislation to cap the price of insulin at $50 a month. #txlege https://t

2021-04-06
Retweets: 53,066 Likes: 355,814 Engagement: 408,880
James Talarico
@jamestalarico

RT @jimmykimmel: We mashed up @BarackObama’s Bin Laden speech with @RealDonaldTrump’s al-Baghdadi speech, and the results are amazing https://t.co/Z8yfxSYWLd

2019-10-30
Retweets: 151,201 Likes: 0 Engagement: 151,201
James Talarico
@jamestalarico

WE DID IT!! We capped the out-of-pocket cost of insulin in Texas! Our bill is headed to the Governor’s desk for a signature! #txlege https://t.co/EMe4zfph4n

2021-05-24
Retweets: 15,560 Likes: 98,922 Engagement: 114,482
James Talarico
@jamestalarico

RT @BerniceKing: Don’t act like everyone loved my father. He was assassinated. A 1967 poll reflected that he was one of the most hated men in America. Most hated. Many who quote him now and evoke him to deter justice today would likely hate, and may already hate, the authentic Ki

2020-05-30
Retweets: 113,315 Likes: 0 Engagement: 113,315
James Talarico
@jamestalarico

RT @ndelriego: This thread will be dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As a parent, my heart is broken seeing these faces and their ages. My condolences to their families during this difficult time 🙏🏻 Xavier Lopez, 10. He was a 4th grader at Robb

2022-05-25
Retweets: 112,467 Likes: 0 Engagement: 112,467

Key Insights & Takeaways

He uses personal health struggles to highlight legislative wins, which resonates emotionally with followers. His ability to connect with international audiences through humor and cultural references adds a unique dimension to his outreach. He effectively blends policy advocacy with personal storytelling to build trust and engagement.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 101,190
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @jamestalarico reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 101,190 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 1,353.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025