James Tallarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, hopes to end more than three decades of electoral defeat for his party in this state. Polls point to a close race between him and Republican nominee Ken Paxton, and the results of that election could play a role in determining the Senate majority.

James Tallarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, hopes to end more than three decades of electoral defeat for his party in this state. Polls point to a close race between him and Republican nominee Ken Paxton, and the results of that election could play a role in determining the Senate majority.