Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, ending 38-year Republican hold
Source Summary
Democrat James Talarico has won the Texas US Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general and a Trump ally. The victory breaks a 38-year drought for Democrats in the Republican stronghold and is one of the most closely watched contests in the midterm elections.
Why it matters
The result shifts the balance of power in a major Republican state and affects control of the US Senate in the midterm elections.
