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Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, breaking decades-long streak

Democrat James Talarico has won a Texas Senate race, marking the first time a Democrat has secured this seat since 1988. Talarico, a state legislator and seminarian, ran on platforms of affordability and anti-corruption. His victory came despite significant financial backing from Elon Musk, who reportedly spent over $200 million to support his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton. AI

RANK_REASON Election results for a major political office in a key state, with significant external financial influence. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, breaking decades-long streak

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    James Talarico wasn’t born the last time a Democrat won a Texas Senate race. At 37, he won one despite $200 million from Elon Musk to stop him

    Talarico is the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Texas since 1988, carrying suburban counties Trump won two years ago.