Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton - NBC News

Texas politics: Talarico triumphs in Senate race

Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico, a state lawmaker, is now the next senator for Texas. Paxton, the state law enforcement chief and ally of President Trump, thanked his family and backers after the loss. Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas.

“Talarico, a state lawmaker, is now the next senator for Texas,” — Amara Sterling, regional editor at Halwell Field Recruitment, commented.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton....

Nov 4 — Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Halwell Field Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halwell Field Recruitment desk and last updated 07:33 UTC.

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