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Texas Democrat James Talarico speaks out after projected win against Paxton

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Texas Senator-elect James Talarico says the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections goes beyond party lines.

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  1. Texas 2026 election results: Ken Paxton, James Talarico compete for US Senate

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    Texas Democrat James Talarico speaks out after projected win against Paxton

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

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  1. Texas Standard

    Today on Texas Standard: What a Texas senator can actually do (opens Texas Standard)

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    The U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico could help determine whether Texas Republicans maintain their long statewide winning streak. But whoever wins will arrive in...

  2. Washington Examiner

    Paxton’s baggage and Talarico’s ‘youth pastor’ image keep Texas Senate race tight: Guy Benson (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s unsavory history may be hurting his chances in his Senate race against “youth pastor” Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    Talarico holds lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate race poll with Election Day just hours away (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    The poll was conducted by New York Times/Sienna between Oct. 27 and Nov. 1. It has a margin of error of =/- 3.4%.

  4. CW 39 Houston

    Texas U.S. Senate election results 2026: Live results (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    Texas voters are choosing their next U.S. senator in the Nov. 3 election between Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico, and Libertarian Ted Brown.

  5. FOX 4 Dallas

    Talarico, Paxton make final pitches to Texas voters ahead of Election Day (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    Republicans are trying to hold on to their current majority, while Democrats are looking to flip the seat. Both candidates held rallies Monday in their final push to get voters to the polls. Talarico makes final campaign pitch On the final night of the "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts" tour, Democratic cand…

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Republicans' grip on Texas is on the line in a close US Senate race between Paxton, Talarico (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in an uncharacteristically competitive race for the U.S. Senate in Texas

  7. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    James Talarico speaks to the media after early voting at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center on Oct. 23, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

  8. News Nation Now

    Live results: James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race (opens News Nation Now)

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    Democrat James Talarico is projected to win the race for Texas’ Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.

  9. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texas’ tight U.S. Senate race (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    WASHINGTON — Texas is heading into Election Day with polls showing Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico within the margin of error in the U.S. Senate race. Paxton, the […]

  10. PBS NewsHour

    Live Results: Texas Senate midterm election (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is widely considered the marquee race of the midterm cycle.

  11. Conservative Daily News

    Texas Senate Showdown: Paxton and Talarico Make Final Pitches as Late Polls Show a Close Race (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    by Rich Mitchell at CDN - Texans vote Tuesday in a Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico that could help decide control of the chamber, with most final polls showing Talarico narrowly ahead.

  12. Newsweek

    James Talarico’s Final Crowd Size Compared To Ken Paxton: In Photos (opens Newsweek)

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    The Senate rivals closed their campaigns before contrasting Texas crowds as voters prepared to decide a race with national stakes.

  13. FOX 4 Dallas

    Texas 2026 election results: Ken Paxton, James Talarico compete for US Senate (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    Votes are beginning to be tallied in the race to become the next U.S. senator from Texas. Democrat James Talarico, Republican Ken Paxton and Libertarian Ted Brown are all hoping to replace outgoing Sen. John Cornyn. Polls close in Texas at 7 p.m. local time.

  14. The Victoria Advocate

    Paxton leads Texas Senate race in early returns (opens The Victoria Advocate)

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    Republican Ken Paxton held a commanding early lead Tuesday night in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, capturing 63.04% of the vote with just 5.12% of counties reporting, according to unofficial results […]

  15. Texas Tribune

    James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in early returns in Texas’ U.S. Senate race (opens Texas Tribune)

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    Talarico led the polling average for months in the most expensive nonpresidential race on record. The Associated Press had not yet called the race as Election Day ballots were still being counted.

  16. Texas Standard

    Talarico takes early lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race as results roll in (opens Texas Standard)

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    If Talarico maintains his lead and is declared the winner, he will be the first Democrat to win statewide office in Texas since 1994.

  17. The Victoria Advocate

    Talarico overtakes Paxton in Texas Senate race (opens The Victoria Advocate)

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    Democrat James Talarico surged ahead of Republican Ken Paxton on Tuesday night in Texas’ closely watched U.S. Senate race, securing more than 54% of the vote as additional election returns […]

  18. Fox News

    Trump's gamble on Ken Paxton backfires as Democrat pulls off historic Texas Senate upset (opens Fox News)

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    James Talarico flipped Texas' Senate seat for Democrats after Trump's backing of Ken Paxton backfired amid corruption allegations and a GOP schism.

  19. Bloomberg

    Democrat Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, DDHQ Projects (opens Bloomberg)

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    Democrat James Talarico is poised to win the US Senate race in Texas, capping an improbable ascent as he leveraged voter frustrations with President Donald Trump to become the state’s first Democrat elected to the chamber since 1988.

  20. The Hill

    Talarico turns Texas blue in historic win for Democrats (opens The Hill)

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    Democrat James Talarico is projected to win a Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering his party their first big Lone Star state win in decades, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).

  21. The New Republic

    James Talarico Becomes First Democratic Senator in Texas in 33 Years (opens The New Republic)

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    James Talarico has officially turned Texas blue for the first time in 33 years. Talarico beat embattled former Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton 58–40 with 68 percent of the vote counted, the Decision Desk HQ reported .

  22. The Daily Signal

    Democrat James Talarico Flips Texas Senate Seat Blue (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate seat, projects Decision Desk HQ. According to Decision Desk HQ, with 68% of votes counted, Talarico received 55.3% to Paxton’s 43%, marking the first time a Democrat has held the seat since 1988.

  23. Townhall

  24. Phl17

    Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, beating Paxton in blow to Trump (opens Phl17)

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    It's a huge moment for Democrats, both because it finally notches the party a big victory in a state key to presidential elections, and because it edges them closer to winning a Senate majority.

  25. FOX8 WGHP

    James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, beating Ken Paxton (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    It's a huge moment for Democrats, both because it finally notches the party a big victory in a state key to presidential elections, and because it edges them closer to winning a Senate majority.

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