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Democrats Break Texas’ 32-Year Republican Stronghold as James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton

By ABE Magazine | November 4, 2026 The James Talarico Texas Senate victory marks a historic political shift after decades of Republican dominance in the state. Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026 US midterm elections, ending a 32-year Democratic statewide losing streak. The result could reshape the political balance in Washington…

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