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How Democrats won Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Maine

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How Democrats won Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Maine. (2026, November 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-democrats-swept-senate-races-in-texas-michigan-and-maine/

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In the 2026 U.S. midterms, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican incumbent Ken Paxton in Texas, marking a historic shift that could determine which party holds the majority in the Senate for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. Despite Elon Musk's record-breaking $446 million donation to support Republicans and Trump's administration retaining control of Congress, Talarico's victory came as a surprise due to widespread discontent over ICE tactics and other issues. This result underscores the significant impact of local voter frustrations on national political outcomes.

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