Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, first since 1988
Briefing by News4U · First published
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win a US Senate seat in Texas, the first Democratic statewide victory in the state since 1988. Talarico, a 37-year-old former schoolteacher, campaigned on the rising cost of living and a "politics of love" message. Paxton's campaign received $158 million from Elon Musk and $47 million from the billionaire, making the race the most expensive Senate contest in US history. Talarico credited ordinary Texans for overcoming "the richest man in the world" and "the most powerful man in the world." [1] [2] [3]
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