James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary, as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local · · 1 min read
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.

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Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering the party's first statewide victory in more than 30 years....
ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.
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Voters will cast ballots in the Senate race between Democrat Troy Jackson and incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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Republican Ken Paxton has conceded the race for U.S. Senate in Texas to Democrat James Talarico. Paxton acknowledged the outcome in speech at his Election Night watch party on Tuesday night. View this post on Instagram The concession follows a campaign that drew national attentio...
KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local · Nov 4, 2026

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Bobby Pulido was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in a closely watched contest that could signal the continued political shift among South Texas voters....
FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local · Nov 4, 2026
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Voters across the country are deciding races Tuesday that could shape control of the U.S. Senate and determine who leads several states for the next four years. Republicans entered the 2026 midterm election with 53 seats in the U.S. Senate. Democrats hold 45 seats, while two inde...
KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local · Nov 4, 2026

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Follow Texas midterm election 2026 live updates on Senate and governor races, Houston and Harris County voting, polling locations, election results and live coverage....
FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local · Nov 4, 2026