Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, in historic win for Democrats
Summary
Democrat James Talarico has won the Texas Senate race, flipping a long-held Republican seat in a historic upset for his party. The result also dealt setbacks to Donald Trump, Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, while signaling a possible shift in Texas politics.
Key Points
- James Talarico defeated Texas attorney general Ken Paxton to win the US Senate race in Texas, giving Democrats a historic statewide victory.
- Gina Hinojosa also defeated Governor Greg Abbott, adding to a major Democratic breakthrough in Texas.
- Donald Trump strongly backed Paxton and campaigned heavily in Texas, but the Republican effort was defeated.
- Elon Musk spent heavily to support Paxton, making the race a major setback for the tech billionaire as well.
