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James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
Republican Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate seat, becoming first Democrat in history to win since 1988. He vowed to fight for the state's safety, drawing comparisons to biblical David and Goliath. Supporters rapturously waited in Austin to hear his victory speech.
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Published 04 Nov 2026, 05:39 UTC · Updated 04 Nov 2026, 06:44 UTC
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