James Talarico Wins Texas 2026 Senate Election, Flipping Seat for Democrats

TL;DR

James Talarico, a Democrat, is projected to win the Texas Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton.
This victory represents a major flip for Democrats in the Lone Star State.
Talarico, a former teacher, campaigned on fighting corruption and lowering costs.
Paxton, the state's attorney general, faced impeachment in 2023 on accusations of bribery, obstruction of justice, and abuse of public trust.
The race was the most expensive in Texas history, with spending exceeding half a billion dollars by mid-October.
Talarico's projected win helps cement the Democratic majority.

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