# James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats

https://mins.news/en/item/128357

- The Guardian, 2026-11-04 04:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/james-talarico-ken-paxton-texas-senate

> Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s Senate race, ending a 38-year drought for his party in the Republican stronghold. The win dealt Donald Trump a major blow and could affect control of the Senate and his ability to advance his agenda.

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