Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, ending 38‑year GOP streak
Democrat James Talarico has won the U.S. Senate race in Texas, according to The Guardian.
Democrat James Talarico has won the U.S. Senate race in Texas, according to The Guardian. The victory ends a 38‑year drought for his party in the traditionally Republican state. Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general and a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. The Guardian described the result as a "crushing blow to Trump and Republican efforts to keep control of Congress" and noted that the contest was one of the most closely watched of the midterm elections.
The win represents a historic shift in Texas politics, delivering what the outlet called a "stunning blow to Donald Trump" and potentially influencing the balance of power in Congress. The outcome was reported as part of live updates tracking results from all 50 states.
Why it matters
The result breaks a decades‑long Republican hold on Texas Senate seats and could affect the partisan composition of Congress.
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- Texas Senate, James Talarico, Democrats, Republican Ken Paxton
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- Politics
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