James Talarico speaks to supporters after historic Senate win: "We just took back Texas"

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James Talarico, a Democratic state representative, won a historic victory in a Texas Senate race against Republican incumbent Ken Paxton, according to CBS News projections. This marks the first time a Democrat has secured a Texas Senate seat since 1988. In his victory speech on Wednesday, Talarico declared, "We just took back Texas," signaling the significance of this electoral shift.

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In the 2026 midterm elections, James Talarico, a Democrat and former teacher, won the U.S. Senate seat for Texas against incumbent Republican Ken Paxton, marking a historic upset in a state that had not elected a Democratic senator since 1988. Early voting data showed Democrats slightly outnumbering Republicans for the first time in recent history. The race was seen as pivotal for determining which party would control Congress during Donald Trump's presidency. Despite initial expectations, Talarico's victory dealt a significant blow to Republican dominance in Texas, with polls showing Democrats ahead in every statewide contest. On election night, supporters of Paxton were visibly distraught at the results, reflecting the unexpected turn of events.

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