Dem. Senate candidate James Talarico’s mysterious girlfriend revealed — and she’s vegan
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's girlfriend, Brianna Menard, has been revealed to be a vegan political lobbyist. Menard, who previously worked as Talarico's chief of staff, is actively involved in local activism and describes herself as a committed vegan. Despite her dietary preferences, Talarico has publicly dismissed rumors about his own veganism, emphasizing his love for Texas barbecue.
- ▪Brianna Menard is a 30-year-old vegan political lobbyist and Talarico's girlfriend.
- ▪Talarico has faced accusations from his Republican rival about being vegan, which he has denied.
- ▪Menard currently works for the Texas Medical Association, focusing on bipartisan efforts in healthcare.
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US News exclusive details Dem. Senate candidate James Talarico’s mysterious girlfriend revealed — and she’s vegan By Josh Christenson and Jared Downing Published May 29, 2026, 5:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google He’s no Tofu Talarico — but he’s got a tofu-loving girlfriend. Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s mysterious beau is a vegan political lobbyist who previously worked as his chief of staff, The Post has learned. Brianna Menard, 30, describes herself as a “committed vegan,” yoga buff and cat mom who likes “dancing the night away” at local gay bar Cheer Up Charlies in Austin, according her bio at a local food coop, where she serves on the board.
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