Elon Musk called Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico a “far-left extremist” on October 26, 2026, after a viral clip in which the candidate referred to women as “neighbors with a uterus.” Musk shared the video through a post on X, responding to a post from the account America.The clip features Talarico saying,“Every one of our neighbors with a uterus became the property of the state.”The remarks date to his criticism of the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, according to The Dallas Express’ June 5, 2026 report.Musk’s post comes as Talarico campaigns for a US Senate seat in Texas against Republican nominee Ken Paxton, with Election Day set for November 3, 2026.More about Elon Musk's response to James Talarico's “neighbors with a uterus” remarkThe phrase highlighted in Elon Musk’s tweet was part of comments Talarico made after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Dallas Express reported that Talarico said the decision had turned more than half the population into “second-class citizens” and made “every one of our neighbors with a uterus” the property of the state. He concluded that this was “un-Christian.”James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian and Texas state representative, has presented his position on abortion as consistent with his Christian faith. In the same Dallas Express report, he argued that the Bible does not explicitly address abortion and that bodily autonomy and consent inform his support for abortion rights.His campaign platform calls for federal legislation codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting access to contraception and in vitro fertilization.The Dallas Express also reported that James Talarico’s religious views and support for abortion rights have drawn criticism from conservative religious figures and Republican groups. His use of the phrase “neighbors with a uterus” has previously attracted attention as part of those disputes.Musk’s October 26 post revived the wording during the general-election campaign. His description of Talarico as a “far left extremist” was a political characterisation, rather than a finding by an independent body.Elon Musk’s involvement in the Texas Senate raceJames Talarico is the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Texas and is set to face Republican Ken Paxton in the November 3, 2026, general election, according to The Dallas Express. Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, won the Republican nomination, setting up a contest that has attracted national political attention.Musk has repeatedly criticised Talarico on X in the weeks leading up to the election. His October 26 post followed other attacks on the candidate, including posts characterising Talarico as a “creep,” according to the supplied screenshot and earlier public posts documented by news outlets.Elon Musk’s remarks come after he warned against potential investigations if Democrats gain control of Congress. Forbes reported on October 21, 2026, that Musk threatened to retaliate against Democrats who pursued investigations into his companies or political activities after the midterms.Elon Musk @elonmuskLINKLive by the sword, die by the sword. Those who pick fights with me should understand that I will find out who is really pulling the strings and come for them, not just their puppets …The Forbes report said Democrats had expressed interest in examining Musk’s role in government and his companies’ activities, including Starlink’s role in Ukraine and his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency.