Democrat James Talarico has won the Texas U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. This victory ends a lengthy period of Democratic losses in statewide elections and makes Talarico the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Texas since 1988. His campaign focused on affordability and public education, while Paxton's was centered on conservative policies and immigration enforcement. Talarico will take office in January.
Key facts
- James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
- Talarico is the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since 1988.
- This is the first Democratic victory in a Texas statewide election since 1994.
- The Senate race became the most expensive in the nation.
- Talarico will assume office in January.
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