How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor

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Texas elected its first Latina governor and its first Democrat governor since 1995, along with a Democratic senator for the first time since 1988. This historic change is attributed to voter sentiment against President Donald Trump's performance during his initial two years in office. The BBC's Ros Atkins analyzes the significant political shift in Texas from the 2024 election to the 2026 midterms.

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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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