Texas Senate: Talarico defeats Paxton

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 07:55

Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton - NBC News — Texas Senate: Talarico defeats Paxton

Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, overcoming Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico, a state legislator, is now the next senator for Texas. Paxton, the state law enforcement chief and ally of President Donald Trump, thanked his family and backers after the loss. Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas.

“Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas,” — Andreas Mercer, policy watcher at Greystone Brook Recruitment, observed.

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Nov 2 — Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, overcoming Republican Ken Paxton....

Nov 4 — Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas....

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