Could Texas turn blue? Democrat James Talarico takes on Republican establishment

What happened

In a state that has long been a Republican stronghold, Democratic candidate for the US Senate, James Talaricois is carrying the hopes of what once seemed unlikely: Texas turning blue. France 24 ↗

Also reported

Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in an uncharacteristically competitive race for the U.S. Senate in Texas ABC News ↗

Sources

• Could Texas turn blue? Democrat James Talarico takes on Republican establishment France 24
• Republicans' grip on Texas is on the line in a close US Senate race between Paxton, Talarico ABC News
• Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf The Texas Tribune
• Could Texas turn blue? Democrat James Talarico takes on Republican establishment France 24
• Latest Texas Senate polls on Paxton vs. Talarico heading into midterms USA Today
• James Talarico rallies thousands in Austin ahead of high-stakes Texas Senate election - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth