Democrats have secured historic victories in Texas, electing the state's first Latina governor and its first Democratic senator in decades. These electoral outcomes mark a significant shift in the state's political landscape, previously dominated by Republicans.
The election saw the Democratic candidate win the gubernatorial race, the first time a Democrat has held the office since 1995. Simultaneously, the state elected its first Democratic senator, a feat not achieved since 1988.
These results are seen by some as a public reaction to President Donald Trump's performance during his first two years in office. The BBC's Ros Atkins analyzed the electoral changes, examining the factors that contributed to this dramatic shift in Texas between the 2024 election and the 2026 midterms, a state with a long history of Republican voting.