Politics● LowNov 4 · Nov 4, 2026, 1:15 PM
2026 midterms: James Talarico, the Christian Democrat who sent a political earthquake through Texas
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · North America
The 37-year-old seminarian emphasized his faith to win over moderate voters and secure a Senate seat in a state that had been a Republican stronghold for decades. Attacks on his appearance or past comments in support of minorities ultimately did not hurt his campaign.
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