Democrat James Talarico is projected to defeat Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, flipping a Senate seat in a state that has not sent a Democrat to the chamber since 1988. It would be Democrats’ third Senate pickup of the night as they edge closer to a majority. #JamesTalarico #KenPaxton #Texas #TexasSenate #TexasElection #USMidterms2026 #USMidterms #USSenate #Democrats #Republicans #USPolitics