Relay Update · Nov 4, 1:00 AM ET · 1:37

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

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James Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988, breaking a 38‑year drought for his party. He defeated Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general. The New Hampshire Senate seat remained under Democratic control. It is not yet clear how his win will affect the balance of power in the Senate or what legislative priorities he will pursue.

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five‑term Republican incumbent Susan Collins to win Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, marking a major upset for Republicans.

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Theo, the Texas Senate race just closed with a historic result—what does that win mean?

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James Talarico’s victory broke a 38‑year drought for Democrats in Texas Senate races, and he’s the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988, according to reported sources.

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