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Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, marking the first time a Democrat has won a Senate seat in the state since 1988. Talarico, a former schoolteacher and state legislator, campaigned on the rising cost of living. Paxton’s campaign received $158 million from billionaire Elon Musk, while Talarico received backing from two members of the Bush family.
The race became the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history, with over $500 million spent. Talarico's victory occurred alongside the defeat of Republican Governor Greg Abbott, the first Democratic governor in Texas since the 1990s. These results contributed to Democrats taking full control of the U.S. Congress.
The race became the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history, with over $500 million spent. Talarico's victory occurred alongside the defeat of Republican Governor Greg Abbott, the first Democratic governor in Texas since the 1990s. These results contributed to Democrats taking full control of the U.S. Congress.