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US midterms: Talarico seeks to break Democrats' 30-year losing streak in Texas

US midterms: Talarico seeks to break Democrats' 30-year losing streak in Texas
France 24 Tuesday 03 November 2026, 16:45 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading the polls ahead of a high-stakes US Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. The contest is one of the most closely watched battles of the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to end a 30-year losing streak in the state. FRANCE 24's Andrés Espinal reports from Austin, Texas.

In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading the polls ahead of a high-stakes US Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. The contest is one of the most closely watched battles of the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to end a 30-year losing streak in the state. FRANCE 24's Andrés Espinal reports from Austin, Texas. [Image text:] FRANCE Andres Espinal,France 24 Correspondent Austin,Texas,UnitedStates Candidate looks set to reverse party's 30 year losing streak JAMES TALARICO LEADINGPOLLSIN TEXAS US 20
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