WATCH LIVE: Democrat James Talarico speaks after winning Texas Senate seat
Summary
Democrat James Talarico won election to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. The Associated Press called the race at 11:03 p.m. EST; the article says Talarico’s win marks the first time a Democrat has won a statewide Texas office since 1994.Key Facts
- Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Tuesday’s election.
- The Associated Press declared Talarico the winner at 11:03 p.m. EST.
- Talarico is a state representative and seminary student.
- Talarico campaigned on lowering everyday costs and revisiting corruption allegations involving Paxton.
- Paxton is Texas’s attorney general and had President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
- Paxton argued that Talarico’s progressive positions on social issues did not align with Texas.
- The article describes Talarico’s win as the first Democratic victory in a Texas statewide office since 1994.
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