The U.S. political map? Anyone's guess after Democratic wave
Summary
Democrats won major races in several states that Donald Trump carried in the 2024 presidential election, including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, according to the article. The results raise questions about whether the gains signal a lasting change in the political map or reflect Trump’s unpopularity and concern about living costs.Key Facts
- Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, which had not elected a Democratic senator since 1932.
- Annie Andrews defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, the first Democratic Senate victory there since 1998.
- In Texas, James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton for Senate, and Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Vikki Goodwin won the Texas lieutenant governor race, and Nathan Johnson won the state attorney general race.
- Democrats won the governor and Senate races in Iowa, with Rob Sand and Josh Turek, respectively.
- Amy Acton won the Ohio governor race, and former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Sen. Jon Husted.
- Texas had not elected a Democrat to statewide office since 1994, according to the article.
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