Talarico says 'power belongs to the people' as Democrats win big in Texas
Democrat James Talarico flipped a US 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. In another political earthquake for the southern border state, Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent…
James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, both Democrats, secured victories in their midterm election races in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race to Hinojosa around 10 pm. The Associated Press confirmed Talarico's win over Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat shortly thereafter. Both politicians expressed their excitement at a Whataburger in Austin, with Talarico stating "We just took back Texas" and praising the people of Texas for proving that money cannot outmatch their support.
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