Democrats win governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans
The wins delivered a majority of governorships to Democrats for the first time in two decades, allowing them to put up a stronger defense against Trump's second-term agenda.
Democrats celebrated a historic win as they took control of Texas, the nation's second-largest state, in a major midterm election. James Talarico became the youngest member of the US Senate and Gina Hinojosa was elected as the state's first Latina governor, marking the first statewide victory for Democrats since 1994. The win came after decades of failed attempts to turn Texas blue, and it delivered a significant blow to Donald Trump's midterm humiliation.
The victory was attributed to a rejection of the "Maga philosophy" and the promise of honesty and integrity, with supporters expressing relief and joy at the outcome.
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