Democrats shock Texas as Talarico and Hinojosa win in Republican stronghold

Al Jazeera English4 hours ago1:41

James Talarico's victory in Texas has delivered one of the biggest shocks of the US midterms. He defeated Republican Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state in nearly four decades. It’s a major breakthrough in a Republican stronghold. Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Austin, Texas. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USMidterms2026 #USPolitics #USSenate #USCongress #Democrats #Republicans #DonaldTrump #USElections #USMidterms #BlueWave #JamesTalarico #GinaHinojosa #GregAbbott #Texas #RepublicanStronghold #AlJazeeraEnglish

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