Texas turns blue as James Talarico humiliates scandal-plagued Ken Paxton in historic Senate upset
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Democrat James Talarico won a Texas Senate race. He defeated Ken Paxton to take a seat previously held by Republicans. This result affects the GOP's efforts to maintain control of the chamber.
Democrat James Talarico has won the Texas Senate race, swiping away a long held Republican seat and driving a dagger into GOP hopes of keeping control of the chamber.