Texas turns blue: Democrats win Senate and governor's race

Democrats achieved historic midterm victories in Texas on Tuesday, flipping the state's Senate seat and governorship for the first time in decades, signaling a major political shift in the traditionally Republican stronghold. James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton by 12 points to become Texas's first Democratic senator since 1988, while Gina Hinojosa beat three-term Governor Greg Abbott, the party's first gubernatorial win there since 1990. The GOP lost control of both chambers of Congress, with analysts calling Texas the epicenter of a broader Democratic wave. The results follow President Trump's immigration crackdown, which analysts say alienated Latino voters, and include other historic firsts nationwide, such as America's first Muslim senator and first Black woman governor. Republicans blamed their leadership for the losses, with some warning the state may be difficult to win back.