The 2026 midterm election polls closed at 9 p.m on Nov. 3. As of midnight, the unofficial results project a blue wave combining incumbent victories with unexpected upsets. A string of political positions with impactful ties to Long Beach and the South Shore were on the ballot.
Texas election reports on November 4 described Democratic gains as part of the midterm results. iheart.com reported that Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won, while Elon Musk’s campaign spending failed to secure victories for Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott. Internazionale reported that Texas elected its first Democratic governor in more than three decades, while KUT Radio reported that Democrats flipped the Texas House; the reports do not give matching details on the races or results.
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