Democrat James Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico, a state legislator, is now the next senator for Texas. Paxton, the state attorney general and ally of President Trump, thanked his family and backers after the loss. Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas.
“Talarico, a state legislator, is now the next senator for Texas,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Keswell Bridge Practice, noted.
Timeline
Nov 3 — Democrat James Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton....
Nov 4 — 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 1. The Keswell Bridge Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Keswell Bridge Practice desk and last updated 08:10 UTC.
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