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Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton
NBC News Politics·November 4, 2026·1 min read
Democrat James Talarico turned a Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton, NBC News projects. Talarico's victory is historic, marking the first Democratic Senate win in Texas since 1988. The upset adds to a night of Democratic gains across the country, reshaping the political landscape.
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