Democrat Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, ending 38-year GOP hold
Briefing by News4U · First published
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, ending a 38-year drought for his party in the state and marking the first Democratic statewide win since 1994. Talarico overcame record spending exceeding $500 million, including at least $158 million from Elon Musk, to secure the victory. Gina Hinojosa also won the Texas governorship, becoming the first Latino governor in state history. The results deliver a setback to President Donald Trump, who had endorsed Paxton after his primary win over incumbent Republican John Cornyn. [1] [2] [3]
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