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Democrats make gains in Texas midterm elections

Latest · Texas Democrats demand immediate immigration reform deal following midterm election victories (TPR)

Texas election reports on November 4 described Democratic gains as part of the midterm results. iheart.com reported that Democrats James Talarico and Gina…

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First published 13:42 UTC, 4 November 2026 · Updated 23:36 UTC, 13 November 2026

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Key figures

$475 millionMusk campaign spendingiheart.com reported this total.

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over $200 millionMusk spending in Texasiheart.com reported this amount as part of the total.

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What has been reported

  1. 21:21 UTC, 3 November 2026

    The Sydney Morning Herald offered live coverage of the US midterm elections, including results and news updates.

    The Sydney Morning Herald ↗

  2. 01:09 UTC, 4 November 2026

    Al Jazeera reported that initial US midterm results were coming in as polling places closed.

    Al Jazeera ↗

  3. 05:04 UTC, 4 November 2026

    bemidjipioneer.com reported that Democrats had won control of both the House and Senate.

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  4. 07:40 UTC, 4 November 2026

    ANI reported that Elon Musk acknowledged a Democratic wave and joked that his election-interference space lasers had not worked.

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  5. 12:40 UTC, 4 November 2026

    iheart.com reported that Musk's campaign spending did not secure victories for Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, and that James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won.

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  6. 12:40 UTC, 4 November 2026

    Internazionale, citing Reuters, reported that Texas had elected its first Democratic governor in more than three decades.

    Internazionale ↗

  7. 21:57 UTC, 4 November 2026

    KRTV reported that Democrats would control Congress in January and planned to address high costs, corruption and Trump's nominees.

    KRTV NEWS Great Falls ↗

  8. 22:07 UTC, 4 November 2026

    KUT Radio reported that Democrats had flipped the Texas House.

    KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station ↗

Each line is written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the linked reports, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it.

Coverage so far

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.

Written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the reports on this page, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it: follow the links to read the reporting.

Live timeline 60 headlines

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12 November 2026

  1. 19:25TPR · · also on 1 other siteTexas Democrats demand immediate immigration reform deal following midterm election victories Original ↗

11 November 2026

  1. 16:05KSUT Public Radio · · also on 13 other sitesHow the midterm election results could impact Elon Musk's many business interests in Texas Original ↗
  2. 11:00Reflector · · also on 2 other sitesAlexander Jones: Ten thoughts about the midterm election results Original ↗
  3. 09:24Herald Community Newspapers · 2026 midterm election results impact Long Beach Original ↗

10 November 2026

  1. 11:18WIN 98.5 Your Country | WNWN-FM | Battle Creek, MI · · also on 3 other sitesLocal clerks have until Friday to certify the midterm election results Original ↗

9 November 2026

  1. 16:48The Motley Fool · Why the Midterm Election Results Don't Make SpaceX Any Worse of a Buy Original ↗

6 November 2026

  1. 20:52standardspeaker.com · · also on 1 other siteHazleton Latinos express excitement with midterm election results Original ↗
  2. 19:54KASU · · also on 3 other sitesSome of the midterm election results are still sinking in for Republicans Original ↗
  3. 18:00The Age · · also on 3 other sitesUS midterm elections: How the Texas blue wave came crashing down on Republicans Original ↗

5 November 2026

  1. 11:36Paris Guardian · · also on 5 other sitesExplainer: How will midterm election results affect U.S. foreign policy? Original ↗
  2. 09:00winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 13 other sitesHere's how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada Original ↗
  3. 08:00Daily Trojan · Trojans reflect on midterm election results Original ↗
  4. 07:59Hometown News LP · · also on 6 other sitesAsian shares are mixed after US midterm elections as AI-related stocks sink in Japan and South Korea Original ↗
  5. 05:30AOL.com · · also on 1 other siteShares advance after Wall Street rally following US midterm elections Original ↗
  6. 02:59Gazette News Group, Inc. · · also on 16 other sitesAsian shares mostly advance following US midterms, though Kospi falls on selling of chipmakers Original ↗

4 November 2026

  1. 22:54WOAI · · also on 1 other siteDemocrats flip longtime GOP strongholds in Texas in historic blue wave Original ↗
  2. 22:07KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station · · also on 6 other sitesDemocrats flip Texas House amid generational wave Original ↗
  3. 21:55The Cougar · Talarico, Hinojosa lead blue victory in Texas as Democrats flip US House, Senate Original ↗
  4. 21:37WESH · · also on 5 other sitesElon Musk spends big on losing efforts in 2026 midterm elections Original ↗
  5. 20:31Fortune · Elon Musk is $474 million poorer post-election, but it may not have deterred his influence on 2028 Original ↗
  6. 20:30Kentucky New Era · Election results bring new leadership to Hopkinsville, Christian County Original ↗
  7. 18:41Foreign Policy · U.S. Midterm Election Results Land in Ukraine Original ↗
  8. 17:40CityNews Toronto · 'Doing cartwheels': Ford thrilled with U.S. midterm election results Original ↗
  9. 16:51KNAU Arizona Public Radio · · also on 13 other sitesHasan Piker discusses results in the midterm elections he campaigned for Original ↗
  10. 16:44103.3 WJOD · · also on 16 other sitesThe Chicks Celebrate Midterm Results: 'Texas is Blue' Original ↗
  11. 15:23BreakingNews · · also on 1 other siteUS midterm elections: Results from the House and Senate Original ↗
  12. 15:14Yahoo News · SpaceX and Tesla 'need to find the path forward with Texas' on the back of midterm 'Blue Wave' Original ↗
  13. 14:2792.9 The Bull · · also on 4 other sitesYakima County General Election Results for November 2026 Original ↗
  14. 13:54FOX 7 Austin · · also on 2 other sitesFive major takeaways from Texas' 2026 midterm election results Original ↗
  15. 13:43BBC News · · also on 1 other siteElon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans Original ↗
  16. 13:00ZeroHedge · Tesla, SpaceX Tumble As Blue Wave Hits Texas, Putting Musk's Empire In Democrats' Crosshairs Original ↗
  17. 12:40Internazionale · · also on 16 other sitesElon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue Original ↗
  18. 12:40iheart.com · Musk's Campaign Spending Fails In Texas Elections Original ↗
  19. 11:39www.warwickadvertiser.com · · also on 2 other sitesOrange County Election Results Original ↗
  20. 11:19KABB · · also on 1 other siteDemocrats turn Texas blue in historic election, ending decades of Republican control Original ↗
  21. 11:02Free Malaysia Today | FMT · Musk jokes after Republicans suffer US midterm election defeat Original ↗
  22. 10:24KSMU Radio · · also on 1 other siteDemocratic strategist discusses the party's blue wave Original ↗
  23. 09:55Radio Nova · Texas Turns Blue After 38 Years Of Republican Majority, As Trump Administration Loses Election Original ↗
  24. 09:43POLITICO · Elon Musk suffers major blow in US midterms Original ↗
  25. 09:17Rediff · Guess my space lasers didn't work: Musk quips as Dems sweep midterms Original ↗
  26. 09:11arabnews.com · · also on 4 other sitesElon Musk jokes about GOP election defeat after spending record sums on party Original ↗
  27. 08:24KRGV · VOTE 2026: List of midterm election results Original ↗
  28. 08:22noozhawk.com · Santa Barbara County Election Results Roundup Original ↗
  29. 08:10Open Magazine · Elon Musk Jokes About 'Space Lasers' After Democrats Sweep Midterm Elections Original ↗
  30. 07:4195.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio · La Porte County unofficial results for Election Day voting only Original ↗
  31. 07:39The Hindu · U.S. midterm elections: Musk jokes about GOP election defeat after spending record sums on party Original ↗
  32. 06:42The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source · McLennan County Democrats celebrate historic wins in Texas midterms Original ↗
  33. 06:12FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · · also on 2 other sitesHow did Texas turn blue during the 2026 Midterms? Original ↗
  34. 05:32redbluffdailynews.com · Tehama County early election results for school boards Original ↗
  35. 05:01dailybreeze.com · · also on 5 other sitesElection results: LA County's congressional races Original ↗
  36. 04:30bellevuereporter.com · · also on 4 other sitesKing County Elections releases early results Original ↗
  37. 04:15mercurynews.com · · also on 1 other siteElection results, Santa Clara County, November 2026 Original ↗
  38. 02:30Columbus Telegram · Platte County local election results Original ↗
  39. 01:37103.3 The Vibe · · also on 1 other siteResults of the 2026 General Elections – Flagler County Original ↗
  40. 01:30recorder.com · · also on 1 other site2026 Midterm Election Results: Live Updates Original ↗
  41. 01:00Washington Examiner · 2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis Original ↗

3 November 2026

  1. 20:09Mirage News · · also on 2 other sitesUS Midterm Elections: Live Results Tracker Original ↗
  2. 12:39ABC13 Houston · · also on 5 other sitesMidterm elections 2026: Live updates, election results and key races across the U.S. Original ↗
  3. 11:00KSAT · · also on 2 other sitesHere's how 2026 midterm election votes will be tallied and reported in Texas Original ↗
  4. 10:54ABC News · · also on 3 other sitesTexas 2026 live midterm election results Original ↗

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