James Talarico on flipping Texas Senate seat in race against Ken Paxton

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James Talarico on flipping Texas Senate seat in race against Ken Paxton. (2026, November 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/james-talarico-on-flipping-texas-senate-seat-in-race-against-ken-paxton/

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James Talarico, a Democrat, won the U.S. Senate race in Texas on November 1, defeating Republican Ken Paxton, who is embroiled in multiple legal and ethical scandals. The victory marks the first time since 1988 that a Democrat has been elected to the Senate from Texas. This historic win could shift control of Congress during Donald Trump's presidency and reflects widespread voter discontent, particularly over ICE tactics and corruption allegations against Paxton. Talarico, an ex-teacher and seminarian known for his progressive views on religion and politics, secured more votes than expected despite heavy funding from billionaire Elon Musk backing Paxton's campaign.

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