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Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas

Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the first statewide victory in more than 30 years and sending a jolt through a longtime GOP stronghold that President Donald Trump carried by double digits just two years ago.

Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas

Democrat Paige Cognetti secured a victory on Tuesday, becoming the first elected official from the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. She defeated her Republican counterpart, Rob Bresnahan. Cognetti serves as the mayor of Scranton. During her campaign, she positioned herself as an independent-thinking Democrat and a dedicated advocate for combating corruption within city government.

The Republican incumbent was unable to persuade voters that he warranted a second term in Washington. The Associated Press announced Cognetti as the winner at 10:41 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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