# Democrats score a stunning Texas rout, retaking power for the first time in decades

https://mins.news/en/item/129544

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-04 19:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4sELaRk

> For more than 30 years, Texas Democrats had struggled to claim political ground in a deeply Republican state. They have now won a stunning victory and retaken power.

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