Talarico beats Paxton, ending Democrats' Texas 30-year drought in statewide elections

James Talarico scored a long-awaited win for Democrats in Texas, notching a victory over Republican Ken Paxton in the high-profile Senate race that shattered spending records.

Talarico beats Paxton, ending Democrats' Texas 30-year drought in statewide elections

TL;DR

  • James Talarico achieved a win for Democrats in Texas.
  • He defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race.
  • This victory ended a 30-year drought for Democrats in Texas statewide elections.
  • The Senate race shattered spending records.