VAST VIEW Democrat James Talarico Shocks Texas, Flips Senate Seat for First Time in 30+ Years
James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to win a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, marking the first statewide Democratic win in the state in more than three decades.
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Democrat James Talarico has won election to the U.S. Senate from Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton in a result that breaks a losing streak for Democrats in statewide races stretching back more than 30 years, according to PBS NewsHour.
The Associated Press called the race for Talarico, NPR reported, confirming the flip in a state long considered a stronghold for the Republican Party.
The victory sent shockwaves through Texas politics, with PBS NewsHour noting it marks the first time in over three decades that a Democrat has won a statewide contest there.
Sources: PBS NewsHour · NPR National
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