# Could Texas turn blue? James Talarico challenges the Republican establishment

https://mins.news/en/item/126938

- France 24, 2026-11-03 10:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261103-could-texas-turn-blue-democrat-james-talarico-takes-on-republican-establishment

> In long-standing Republican stronghold Texas, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is carrying hopes that the state could turn blue. He has performed well in polls against Republican Ken Paxton, whose legal troubles have shadowed his campaign.

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