‘We defeated Goliath’: Talarico says after historic Texas Senate win

Democrat James Talarico won a Texas Senate seat, marking the party's first statewide victory in over 30 years by defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico, a former schoolteacher, campaigned on a message of unity and challenged the Republican stronghold in Texas. His victory speech highlighted the support from ordinary Texans against powerful interests, emphasizing the significance of this win in a traditionally conservative state. This election marks the first time Texas has elected a Democratic senator since 1988.