From Salon · Troy Farah · · 1m 10s
Talarico and Hinojosa win Texas Senate and governor races
Democrats flip Texas Senate and governor races despite Elon Musk's $474 million spending.
In brief
Democrats flip Texas Senate and governor races despite Elon Musk's $474 million spending. James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won Texas Senate and governor races with over a million votes each, defying Elon Musk's $474 million campaign spending. Originally reported by Salon.
Texas Democrats win Senate and governor races
James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race with over a million votes.
Democrats win Texas governor race
Gina Hinojosa beat Republican Governor Greg Abbott by more than 700,000 votes in the governor's race.
Elon Musk's $474 million spending
Elon Musk spent an estimated $474 million supporting Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate race.
Musk's campaign spending breakdown
Musk's $474 million went to the Senate Leadership Fund and pro-Paxton PACs, with $168 million to the Senate Leadership Fund.
Talarico's campaign strategy
Talarico focused on affordability and fighting corruption while challenging the idea that only Republicans are devout Christians.
Democrats lead Senate races nationwide
Democrats flipped Senate seats in South Carolina and North Carolina and lead races in Iowa, Maine, and Ohio.
What to remember
James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won Texas Senate and governor races with over a million votes each, defying Elon Musk's $474 million campaign spending.
