Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton - NBC News

James Talarico's victory in Texas Senate race

Democrat James Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico, a state lawmaker, is now the next senator for Texas. Paxton, the state attorney general and ally of President Donald Trump, thanked his family and backers after the loss. Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas.

“Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas,” — Priya Delgado, chief correspondent at Birstone Mere Network, commented.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Democrat James Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton....

Nov 3 — Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Birstone Mere Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birstone Mere Network desk and last updated 06:10 UTC.

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