Democrats Win US Senate Seat From Texas For First Time Since 1988

Decision Desk HQ Projects Democrat James Talarico As Winner Of Texas Senate Race

Democratic candidate James Talarico has won a US Senate seat from Texas. This marks the first time Democrats have taken this Senate seat since 1988. The election forecasting platform Decision Desk HQ made the call.

Talarico Defeats Trump Backed Republican Ken Paxton

Talarico beat Republican candidate Ken Paxton in the race. Paxton currently serves as the Attorney General of Texas. President Donald Trump had openly backed Paxton throughout the campaign. Trump repeatedly went after Talarico in public remarks. He branded the Democrat a fraud on multiple occasions during the race.

Vote Count Shows Clear Lead For Talarico

According to Decision Desk HQ figures, Talarico is ahead with 55.39 percent of the vote. Paxton trails behind him with 43.08 percent. The gap between the two candidates is significant. This Senate seat win is being seen as a major breakthrough for Democrats in the traditionally red state.

Texas Remained A Trump Stronghold In 2024

It is worth noting that Donald Trump carried Texas in the 2024 presidential election. That earlier result had reinforced the state’s reputation as reliably Republican territory. This latest Senate seat win by a Democrat breaks a losing streak that had lasted nearly four decades in statewide Senate races.