Democrats Sweep Texas’ Top Races in Midterm ElectionTexas Democrats Turn Midterms Into a Statewide BreakthroughTexas Republicans Lose State’s Top Races in Democratic Sweep
Texas voters cast ballots across the state on November 3, 2026, as Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott and James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in the Senate race.Voters delivered major Democratic victories in Texas on November 3, electing Gina Hinojosa governor and James Talarico to the U.S. Senate.Republicans lost the Texas governor’s race and Senate contest on November 3, as Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott and James Talarico beat Ken Paxton.