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Democrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next?

Democrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next?

Summary

Democrats won a Texas Senate seat and the governor’s race on Tuesday, ending Republican control of both offices. James Talarico defeated state Attorney General Ken Paxton by a double-digit margin, while Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Gov. Greg Abbott.

Key Facts

  • Democrats flipped a Texas Senate seat.
  • James Talarico won the Senate race against state Attorney General Ken Paxton by a double-digit margin.
  • Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor’s race in an upset.
  • Hinojosa defeated three-term Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican.
  • The victories ended the GOP’s grip on the Texas Senate seat and governor’s mansion.
  • The article says the political shift took place on Tuesday.
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