Trump's gamble on Ken Paxton backfires as Democrat pulls off historic Texas Senate upset

Democrat James Talarico has won a Texas Senate seat, unseating Ken Paxton in a historic victory for the party. President Trump’s endorsement of Paxton ultimately failed to secure the win, despite significant Republican investment. The election was marked by bitter campaigning, with Talarico highlighting Paxton’s corruption allegations and Paxton painting Talarico as a radical Democrat.

• James Talarico has won the Texas Senate seat, marking a historic win for Democrats.
• President Trump’s endorsed candidate, Ken Paxton, lost the election.
• The race was characterized by intense campaigning, including Talarico’s focus on Paxton’s corruption allegations.
• Republicans invested heavily in Paxton’s campaign, but it was not enough to overcome Talarico.
• The victory represents the first Senate seat for Democrats in Texas in nearly four decades.