# US midterms: Talarico seeks to end Democrats’ 30-year losing streak in Texas

https://mins.news/en/item/127512

- France 24, 2026-11-03 16:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261103-us-midterms-talarico-seeks-to-break-democrats-30-year-losing-streak-in-texas

> Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading polls in Texas ahead of a high-stakes US Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. Democrats hope the closely watched midterm contest will end their 30-year losing streak in the state.

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