WATCH LIVE: Democrat James Talarico speaks after winning Texas Senate seat
Talarico's victory represents the first time a Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a shakeup for a state long dominated by Republicans.
Democrat James Talarico secured victory in Texas' U.S. Senate election on Tuesday, unseating incumbent Republican Ken Paxton. This marks the first time a Democrat has won a statewide position in the state since 1994, signaling a significant shift in Texas' political landscape. Talarico, a seminary student and former state representative, campaigned on economic relief and addressing corruption allegations against Paxton, who previously served as state attorney general.
Paxton, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, argued that Talarico's progressive views on social issues were incompatible with Texas values. The Associated Press officially declared Talarico the winner at 11:03 p.m. EST, thus ending a long-standing Republican stronghold.
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