US midterms: Could Senate candidate James Talarico turn Texas blue?

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Source: France 24

In Texas, a Democrat hopes to achieve a feat not seen in the state for 38 years: winning a seat in the US Senate. James Talarico, a young elected official who openly and proudly professes his Christian faith, is facing off against Ken Paxton, a controversial figure in the Republican Party. And his campaign is even winning over some of Donald Trump’s voters.

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