James Talarico's Historic Victory in Texas Senate Race Signals a New Era for Democrats

11/04/2026

Democrat James Talarico pulled off a historic victory in Texas, defeating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the US Senate race and ending nearly four decades of Republican dominance in the...

11/04/2026

Talarico, a 37-year-old state representative, built his campaign around the cost of living, accountability and a message that sought to reach beyond traditional Democratic voters.

11/04/2026

Talarico’s win is particularly significant given that no Democrat has secured a statewide election victory in Texas since 1994.

11/03/2026

Democratic candidate Talarico says he wants to expand healthcare access, reform education and build millions of homes with Republican support.