Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 04 Nov 2026,Wednesday International
Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, becoming the first Democrat to win a US Senate seat in the state since 1988. The victory marks a major setback for Republicans in the traditionally conservative state and strengthens Democratic control of Congress. Talarico, a former schoolteacher and state legislator, focused his campaign on rising living costs and criticism of Republican policies. Paxton, who received strong support from President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, faced several political controversies. Talarico celebrated the result at a gathering in Austin, declaring, “We just took back Texas.” (PC: BBC)
