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Talarico says 'power belongs to the people' as Democrats win big in Texas

Talarico says 'power belongs to the people' as Democrats win big in Texas

Summary

Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Tuesday’s Texas Senate race, giving Democrats their first statewide win in Texas in more than 30 years. Democrat Gina Hinojosa also defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, marking major Democratic gains in a state Donald Trump carried by double digits two years earlier.

Key Facts

  • James Talarico won the Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton.
  • The result gave Democrats their first statewide victory in Texas in more than 30 years.
  • Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
  • Texas voted for Donald Trump by double digits two years before the election.
  • The article reports results from the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
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