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Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight". (2026, November 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gina-hinojosa-texas-governor-win-we-shocked-the-world-tonight/
“Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight".” CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gina-hinojosa-texas-governor-win-we-shocked-the-world-tonight/.
“Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight".” CBS News, November 4, 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gina-hinojosa-texas-governor-win-we-shocked-the-world-tonight/.
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James Talarico, a Democrat, defeated Ken Paxton, a Republican, in the Texas Senate race on November 7, 2026. This victory marks the first time since 1988 that Texas has elected a Democratic senator, signaling a significant shift in voter sentiment. The race had major implications for the overall control of Congress during Donald Trump’s presidency. Elon Musk contributed an unprecedented $445 million to Republican candidates and causes this midterm election cycle, making him the largest individual donor ever in a U.S. midterm election. Despite Musk's massive financial support, Democrats' victory in Texas highlights growing frustration with the incumbent administration and its policies.