How Democrats pulled off a historic win in Texas

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How Democrats pulled off a historic win in Texas. (2026, November 5). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-democrats-pulled-off-texas-wins/

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CBS News reports on how Democrats achieved significant victories in traditionally Republican-controlled Texas, detailing the factors that contributed to this political shift and highlighting key demographics of voters responsible for the change.

Written by AI on 2026-11-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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