# James Talarico claims victory in Texas Senate race

https://mins.news/en/video/128670

- Global News, 2026-11-04 06:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oySnNphRe98

> A Democratic wave swept across the U.S. political map Tuesday, with the Associated Press projecting Democrats to take control of both chambers of Congress. James Talarico was projected to defeat Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton, ending 33 years of Republican control of the Texas Senate seat. At his victory party, Talarico vowed to represent all Texans and sustain the party’s momentum.

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