Democrat James Talarico won a Texas Senate seat, defeating Ken Paxton, NBC News projected. It is the first Democratic Senate victory in Texas since 1988. One expert described Democrats’ broader Texas wins as a “bloodbath.”
WHO:
James Talarico
WHAT:
James Talarico won a Texas Senate seat for the Democrats, defeating Ken Paxton, NBC News projected.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM ET
WHERE:
Texas, USA
WHY:
No reason for Talarico’s victory was given.
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