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2026-11-03 · The Guardian · Politics

US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term

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2026-11-04 · The Guardian · Politics

James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats

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2026-11-02 · The Guardian · Politics

‘Smart, articulate and guided by his heart’: James Talarico’s journey from teacher to potential Texas senator

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2026-10-24 · The Guardian · Politics

Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’

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2026-10-24 · The Guardian

🔮 Supporters at Friday’s rally expressed growing frustration with incumbent Republican officials such as Paxton along with optimism that Talarico’s message could signal a new political era for the Lone Star State. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Guardian

🔮 Now 37, Talarico will aim to redraw the political map next week by becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the Lone Star state since 1988. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Guardian

🔮 Donald Trump faced a political reckoning on Tuesday as millions of Americans voted in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington and define the final two years of his divisive presidency. assertive

2026-11-04 · The Guardian

🔮 The result could have significant implications for control of the Senate, where Republicans have been defending a narrow majority, and complicate Trump’s efforts to advance his agenda during the final two years of his presidency. The Democrat’s victory signifies a rupture in the political landscape in Texas, the country’s second biggest state, which Trump carried by nearly 14 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election. assertive