What James Talarico’s political shockwave means for Texas
James Talarcio’s victory Tuesday night sent shock waves across Texas and the country as part of a major string of victories for Democrats.
James Talarcio’s victory Tuesday night sent shock waves across Texas and the country as part of a major string of victories for Democrats.
When James Talarico will officially take office in Washington as Texas’ new U.S. senator
Following his midterm win over Ken Paxton, discover the constitutional timeline for when James Talarico officially assumes office in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3.
Following his midterm win over Ken Paxton, discover the constitutional timeline for when James Talarico officially assumes office in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3.
Five major takeaways from Texas’ 2026 midterm election results
Democrats dismantled three decades of GOP control in Texas, winning key statewide races, flipping Dallas suburbs and border counties, and blocking House gains.
Democrats dismantled three decades of GOP control in Texas, winning key statewide races, flipping Dallas suburbs and border counties, and blocking House gains.
Texas lt. governor race 2026: Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeats Republican incumbent Dan Patrick
Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin has won the seat for Texas’ lieutenant governor.
Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin has won the seat for Texas’ lieutenant governor.
Democrat Nathan Johnson wins Texas Attorney General election
Nathan Johnson won the election for Texas Attorney General on Tuesday, securing the state’s top law enforcement office.
Nathan Johnson won the election for Texas Attorney General on Tuesday, securing the state’s top law enforcement office.
Jon Rosenthal takes Texas Railroad Commissioner seat after race sparked statewide backlash
Jon Rosenthal has won the race for the Texas Railroad Commissioner, bringing an end to a contest that drew unusual attention after Republican nominee Bo French sparked backlash with controversial social media posts about University of Texas students.
Jon Rosenthal has won the race for the Texas Railroad Commissioner, bringing an end to a contest that drew unusual attention after Republican nominee Bo French sparked backlash with controversial social media posts about University of Texas students.
Mark Keough wins 2026 Montgomery County judge election
Republican incumbent Mark Keough defeats Democrat James Graf in the 2026 Montgomery County judge election. See results and learn about Keough's background.
Republican incumbent Mark Keough defeats Democrat James Graf in the 2026 Montgomery County judge election. See results and learn about Keough's background.
Texas election results 2026 live: Houston, Harris County updates, Senate and governor races
Follow Texas midterm election 2026 live updates on Senate and governor races, Houston and Harris County voting, polling locations, election results and live coverage.
Follow Texas midterm election 2026 live updates on Senate and governor races, Houston and Harris County voting, polling locations, election results and live coverage.
Katy Padilla Stout wins Texas’ 23rd Congressional District race
Katy Padilla Stout was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Brandon Herrera and independent Ben Mendoza in a contest that drew national attention and became a target for both major political parties.
Katy Padilla Stout was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Brandon Herrera and independent Ben Mendoza in a contest that drew national attention and became a target for both major political parties.
Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.
Texas Senate race: How did your county vote?
Texas has elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in decades.
Texas has elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in decades.
President Trump claims Abbott lost Texas governor race because he became a 'RINO'
President Donald Trump took to social media to comment on the midterm election results after Democrats won multiple races in Texas.
President Donald Trump took to social media to comment on the midterm election results after Democrats won multiple races in Texas.
Henry Cuellar wins Texas’ 28th Congressional District race
Henry Cuellar was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 28th Congressional District, defeating Republican Tano Tijerina in a closely watched contest centered on the border and party control.
Henry Cuellar was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 28th Congressional District, defeating Republican Tano Tijerina in a closely watched contest centered on the border and party control.
Bobby Pulido wins Texas’ 15th Congressional District race
Bobby Pulido was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in a closely watched contest that could signal the continued political shift among South Texas voters.
Bobby Pulido was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in a closely watched contest that could signal the continued political shift among South Texas voters.
Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
Mark Henry wins 2026 Galveston County judge election, secures fifth term
Republican Mark Henry wins reelection as Galveston County judge, defeating Democrat Albert Al Smith. See 2026 election results and Henry's priorities.
Republican Mark Henry wins reelection as Galveston County judge, defeating Democrat Albert Al Smith. See 2026 election results and Henry's priorities.
2026 Elections: Talarico wins Texas' US Senate seat
The Associated Press projected James Talarico as the winner for Texas' seat in the US Senate. FOX 26's Isiah Carey spoke to a supporter at Talarico's watch party, and Karys Belger shares what she's seeing at Ken Paxton's watch party.
The Associated Press projected James Talarico as the winner for Texas' seat in the US Senate. FOX 26's Isiah Carey spoke to a supporter at Talarico's watch party, and Karys Belger shares what she's seeing at Ken Paxton's watch party.
2026 Election: Hinojosa wins Texas governor race
Gina Hinojosa made history with her win for Texas governor. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine and Greg Groogan discussed the projected victory for Texas Democrats, and reporter Sakura Gray gets a live look at celebrations from Hinojosa's watch party.
Gina Hinojosa made history with her win for Texas governor. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine and Greg Groogan discussed the projected victory for Texas Democrats, and reporter Sakura Gray gets a live look at celebrations from Hinojosa's watch party.
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
2026 Election: Harris County Judge candidate concedes
Republican Harry County Judge Candidate Orlando Sanchez announced that he has conceded to his Democratic opponent Letitia Plummer
Republican Harry County Judge Candidate Orlando Sanchez announced that he has conceded to his Democratic opponent Letitia Plummer