From Fox News · Alex Miller · · 50s
Texas Democrats stunned as blue wave topples GOP stronghold
Texas Democrats flip Senate seat as blue wave sweeps GOP stronghold.
In brief
Texas Democrats flip Senate seat as blue wave sweeps GOP stronghold. Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton by over 12 percentage points in a historic Senate upset. Originally reported by Fox News.
Texas Democrats stunned
Texas Democrats celebrated historic Senate upset against GOP stronghold.
“We didn't expect this tonight”
Blue wave sweeps Texas
Democrats flipped Senate seat with over 12 percentage point margin.
“This feels like a now or never moment in the entire United States”
Talarico beats Paxton
James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton by over 1 million votes.
“The Republicans have lost their way, I believe”
Trump's influence
President Donald Trump blamed for Texas' rapid blue shift.
“This is a referendum against Trump”
Voter reactions
Voters called Texas' shift a national turning point.
“We either turn things around or we might as well kiss it all goodbye”
Historic flip
Democrats flipped Senate seat after 2018 close loss.
“Beto O'Rourke gave Sen. Ted Cruz a run for his money”
What to remember
Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton by over 12 percentage points in a historic Senate upset.
