James Talarico speaks to supporters after historic Senate win: "We just took back Texas"

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James Talarico, a Democratic state representative, won a historic victory in a Texas Senate race against Republican incumbent Ken Paxton, according to CBS News projections. This marks the first time a Democrat has secured a Texas Senate seat since 1988. In his victory speech on Wednesday, Talarico declared, "We just took back Texas," signaling the significance of this electoral shift.

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In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican incumbent Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, marking the first Democratic victory in a Texas Senate race since 1988. Early voting trends showed that Democrats were sweeping across Texas, with polls conducted between October 21 and 26 indicating that Talarico led Paxton. The election outcome is significant as it reshapes the balance of power in the final chapters of former President Donald Trump's second term, potentially leading to a shift in national policies influenced by the new Senate dynamics.

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