Talarico's Texas Win Could Spell Trouble for Trump

aftonbladet.se (Swedish) — November 5, 2026 at 06:01 PM UTC

James Talarico, a 37-year-old Democrat, won a historic Senate seat in Texas, defeating Trump ally Ken Paxton and giving Democrats control of both congressional chambers. His victory is seen as a potential turning point against President Trump. Talarico, a former teacher and pastor-in-training, combined progressive politics with Christian messaging to counter religious nationalism. He overcame nearly two billion Swedish kronor in opposition funding from Elon Musk, marking the first Democratic Senate win in Texas in almost forty years. His old friend Andy Jones recalls their university days, including late-night pranks and shared dreams of change. Jones believes Talarico should run for president in 2028, comparing his potential to Barack Obama's rise.

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