James Talarico's victory in Texas Senate race

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 07:55

Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton - NBC News — James Talarico's victory in Texas Senate race

Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, overcoming Republican Paxton. Talarico, a state legislator, is now the next senator for Texas. Paxton, the state attorney general and ally of President Donald Trump, thanked his supporters and followers after the loss. Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas.

“Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, overcoming Republican Paxton,” — Priya Delgado, senior market analyst at Oakcroft Combe Practice, told our newsroom.

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Nov 2 — Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, overcoming Republican Paxton....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Oakcroft Combe Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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