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Can Talarico change Democrats’ fortunes in Texas’s $500m Senate race?

Texas’s $500 million Senate contest could become the most closely watched race of the US midterms. The question is whether Talarico can change Democrats’ fortunes in a state associated with repeated disappointment for the party, with stakes extending beyond congressional control.

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Can Talarico change Democrats’ fortunes in Texas’s $500m Senate race?
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What to know

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    The Texas Senate race is a $500 million contest.

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    It could draw the greatest attention of any US midterm race, with stakes beyond control of Congress.

Why it matters

The contest draws attention to Democrats’ position in Texas while carrying broader stakes that the excerpt does not specify.

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