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

https://mins.news/en/video/127523

- France 24 English, 2026-11-03 16:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTEryxFKRRg

> Democratic candidate James Talarico is ahead in polling before a high-stakes Texas Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. The closely watched midterm contest offers Democrats a chance to end a 30-year losing streak in the state.

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