Democrats secure major victories in Texas elections
James Talarico wins Senate seat; Gina Hinojosa unseats Governor Greg Abbott
Democrat James Talarico achieved a significant political victory by winning the United States Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday. He defeated his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, marking what officials describe as the first statewide win for Democrats in over three decades within that state.
This electoral shift represents a substantial change for a region historically dominated by Republicans and previously supported by President Donald Trump with double-digit margins just two years prior to this election cycle. The result has been described as sending a strong jolt through established political structures in the southern border area.
In addition to his Senate triumph, Democrat Gina Hinojosa successfully unseated the incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott during the same voting period held on Tuesday morning. This outcome adds another layer of Democratic control to state leadership following recent election results.
France 24 correspondent Andres Espinal provided live reporting from Texas regarding these developments as they unfolded throughout the day in November 2026. His coverage focused primarily on the immediate reactions and statements emerging from both winning candidates.
At a glance
- James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton for US Senate seat
- Gina Hinojosa unseated Governor Greg Abbott
- First statewide Democratic win in Texas since over thirty years ago