Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades
WKMG published this report 08:49 UTC, 4 November 2026.
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Texas Democrats win Senate and governor races after decades
BBC News reported on Nov. 4 that James Talarico became the first Democrat in decades to win a Texas Senate seat. Hindustan Times said Talarico defeated Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott. The Texas Tribune described the results as ending decades of Republican dominance, while the reports provided here do not give vote totals or explain the margins.
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