Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is surprising observers, with polls showing him leading his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, in the Republican-led state of Texas.
What the Polls Show
Jonathan Freedland spoke to James Henson, founder and executive director of the Texas Politics Project, about the state of the race and what the numbers mean for the state's political landscape.
Why a Blue Wave Would Be Seismic
According to Henson, a Democratic victory in the Lone Star State would be a seismic event in American politics, given Texas's long history of Republican dominance in statewide elections.
