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

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Briefings

Democrats secured two major victories in Texas, with James Talarico winning the US Senate and Gina Hinojosa defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott. This marks the first statewide Democratic victory in over 30 years and represents a significant shift in the state's political landscape, overturning a long-standing Republican stronghold. The events occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 2026, following a period where President Donald Trump carried the state by double digits just two years prior.

Key points

• Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win the US Senate seat in Texas, marking the first statewide Democratic victory in more than 30 years.
• Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott, ending a 34-year Republican hold on the governorship.

Context

This election result represents a major political earthquake in Texas, overturning a long-standing Republican stronghold. The state had been under Republican control for decades, with President Donald Trump carrying the state by double digits just two years prior to this election.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to two specific election outcomes without broader polling data, voter turnout statistics, or economic impact analysis. The source is a single article from 2026, and the specific date of the election is not confirmed beyond the Tuesday date mentioned in the text.

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