Did Ted Cruz lose his seat? Did James Talarico win the Texas Senate race? What his victory means for Ted C

The Economic Times · Muskan Singh · 2026-11-04 13:32 UTC

James Talarico, a Democrat, won a Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton in the recent election. His victory signifies the first Democratic Senate win in Texas since 1988. Talarico will take over the seat from Senator John Cornyn when the new Senate convenes in January. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz retains his position after being re-elected in 2024.

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