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

France 24 LatAm3 November 2026, 16:45 UTCUnited States of America

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.

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