How Texas went Democratic
Summary
Democrats won several statewide Texas races, including the governorship, lieutenant governorship, attorney general’s office and a U.S. Senate seat, according to the article. The results could put Texas’s 40 electoral votes in play in the 2028 presidential election, though the article says it is unclear whether the shift will last.Key Facts
- James Talarico, a state representative from Austin, won a U.S. Senate seat.
- Gina Hinojosa won the governorship and is due to take office in the new year.
- Vikki Goodwin defeated three-term Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, the article says, citing the Associated Press.
- Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton in the race for attorney general.
- The article says Democrats focused their campaigns on affordability, while their opponents emphasized social issues.
- It attributes Republican losses in part to President Donald Trump’s unpopularity and high gas and grocery prices.
- Elon Musk gave more than $150 million in support of Ken Paxton’s campaign in one quarter and at least $5.5 million to Greg Abbott’s campaign this cycle, according to the article.
- Texas has 40 electoral votes, which could make the state important in the 2028 presidential election.
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