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 Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary, as published by FOX 26 Houston · · 1 min read
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.

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A new era of political leadership is taking shape across America following the 2026 midterm elections, as sweeping Democratic victories and historic wins by Black candidates promise to shift the balance of power in Washington and state capitals, potentially reshaping policies aff...
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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...
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Henry Cuellar was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 28th Congressional District, defeating Republican Tano Tijerina in a closely watched contest centered on the border and party control....
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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....
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Democrats made major gains Tuesday night, reshaping the political landscape for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. With every U.S. House seat up for grabs and Senate races in 35 states, control of Congress remained on the line as voters also decided gubernatori...
FOX 26 Houston · 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...
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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....
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Republican President Donald Trump released a public statement after incumbent Republican Greg Abbott conceded the Texas governor’s race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa. Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor’s race, first Democrat in 36 years Abbott announced the concession in a speech Tues...
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Republican Mark Henry wins reelection as Galveston County judge, defeating Democrat Albert Al Smith. See 2026 election results and Henry's priorities.
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Houston voters have approved Proposition A, a charter amendment that changes how the Houston Police Department handles certain marijuana offenses and prohibits officers from requesting or executing no-knock search warrants. FULL LIST: Texas general election results for Nov. 3, 20...
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