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Real event · politics · 2026-11-04

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

Final verdict announced: November 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET

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James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

Democrats achieved historic wins in Texas, marking a significant change.

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Democrats have not won a Texas Senate seat since 1988.

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