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Democrat James Talarico is running for a US Senate seat in Texas, aiming to win a race the party has not won in the state for 38 years. France 24 reported on November 2, 2026 that he is facing Republican Ken Paxton, a controversial figure in the party. France 24 also reported that Talarico's campaign is winning over some of Donald Trump's voters. Talarico is a young elected official who openly professes his Christian faith. The race is one of the key contests in the 2026 midterm elections.