Far-left Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has defeated GOP candidate Ken Paxton.
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton earlier this year.
Decision Desk HQ projects James Talarico wins the TX US Senate General Election
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— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026
Outgoing Texas Senator John Cornyn gloated after Talarico defeated Paxton.
“The voters have spoken, and I want to extend my congratulations to James Talarico on his election to the U.S. Senate. I look forward to meeting him and offering my assistance with his transition as he prepares to serve Texans in the U.S. Senate,” Cornyn said.
The voters have spoken, and I want to extend my congratulations to James Talarico on his election to the U.S. Senate. I look forward to meeting him and offering my assistance with his transition as he prepares to serve Texans in the U.S. Senate.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) November 4, 2026
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