Democrat Talarico Unseats Trump-Backed Paxton in Historic Texas Senate Upset
James Talarico's victory marks the first time in nearly four decades a Democrat has won a Texas Senate seat, defying President Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton.
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Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott, Becomes First Latina Governor of Texas
Hinojosa's victory ends a 36-year gubernatorial losing streak for Texas Democrats and makes her the first Hispanic woman to hold the state's highest office.
Amy Acton Wins Ohio Governor's Race; Greg Abbott Concedes Texas Governorship
Democrats secured victories in both Ohio and Texas governor's races on November 3, 2026.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa Unseats Governor Greg Abbott in Texas Upset
Hinojosa becomes the first Democrat to win the Texas governor's race since 1990, defeating three-term incumbent Greg Abbott.
Democrat James Talarico Secures Historic Texas Senate Upset Over Ken Paxton
Talarico's victory marks the first time a Democrat has won a statewide race in Texas since 1994, unseating the scandal-plagued Attorney General.
Trump Blames Midterm Losses on 'Poor Candidates,' Not Himself
Former President Donald Trump denied responsibility for the Republican Party's disappointing midterm election performance, asserting that the outcome would have been a landslide victory if he had been on the ballot.
Sherrod Brown Regains Senate Seat in Ohio
Democrat Sherrod Brown secured a victory in the Ohio Senate race, unseating Republican Jon Husted.
Democrat Amy Acton Upsets Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Gubernatorial Race, Ending 20-Year GOP Hold
Acton's victory marks a significant shift in a state considered a Republican stronghold, fueled by her moderate platform and criticism of Ramaswamy's campaign tactics.
James Talarico Shatters Decades of Texas Politics, Becomes First Democrat to Win Statewide Since 1994
Talarico's victory in the Texas Senate race marks a significant shift, ending a long Republican streak and signaling changing demographics.