Democrat James Talarico triumphs over GOP’s Ken Paxton in stunning Texas Senate upset
DALLAS — Democrat James Talarico has flipped Texas’s Senate seat blue after defeating Republican nominee and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, marking the first time since 1988 that a Democrat has won such a race in the Lone Star State.
TL;DR
- Democrat James Talarico flipped a Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
- This marks the first Democratic win in such a race in Texas since 1988.
- The election was one of the most expensive non-presidential races in U.S. history, exceeding $575 million in ad spending.
- The outcome could significantly impact the Republican party's ability to maintain control of the Senate.
- Outgoing Sen. John Cornyn congratulated Talarico on his election.
- Paxton's nomination faced challenges due to a prior state impeachment and corruption allegations.