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Published on 10:17 GMT

Democrat Rosenthal wins ugly race for Texas railroad commissioner

Democrat Jon Rosenthal won the Texas Railroad Commissioner race, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Bo French after the GOP candidate refused to reconsider his racist, anti-Muslim and antisemitic comments. With about 93% of votes counted, Rosenthal …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 10:13 GMT

Democrat Bobby Pulido flips crucial South Texas district, defeating Rep. Monica De La Cruz

Democrat Bobby Pulido defeated incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz, CBS News projects, flipping the crucial South Texas district that Democrats had heavily targeted after the region had swung toward Republicans in 2024. De La Cruz, an ally of President Trump…

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 13:28 GMT

‘A win the size of Texas’: Democrats celebrate shrinking Republican dominance in a big state

“This is amazing,” exclaimed Tiffany Dunsmore, 44, the owner of Austin Scavenger Hunt, as the city skyline gleamed in the distance on a balmy night. “I cannot believe Texas went blue!” For 32 long years, turning Texas blue had been an elusive prize for …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 20:51 GMT

Elon Musk Lit Half A Billion Dollars On Fire In Texas Last Night

Elon Musk spent nearly half a billion dollars backing Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. It bought him diddly squat. Musk spent the bulk of his $446 million in Texas, with $158 million alone allotted to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on 19:55 GMT

Democrat Jon Rosenthal elected Texas railroad commissioner over controversial Republican Bo French

Jon Rosenthal has won a seat on the Texas railroad commission, a powerful state regulatory agency, beating out two challengers including the controversial Republican nominee Bo French whose campaign ignited a firestorm over his bigoted remarks. Rosenthal …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 16:03 GMT

MS NOW Hosts Spot How A Blue Texas Could Totally Change American Politics

LOADINGERROR LOADING MS NOW hosts on Tuesday night discussed the potential ramifications of Democrats sweeping statewide contests in Texas, with Rachel Maddow noting shifts after the 2030 U.S. census could cement the national political landscape as “a …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on 16:37 GMT

Democrat James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton In Texas Senate Race

Texas Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is projected to win Tuesday’s election to the U.S. Senate, CBS and NBC report, an astounding defeat for Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton after a race that can be best summed up as a colossal self-own by the …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on 10:12 GMT

James Talarico speaks to supporters after historic Senate win: "We just took back Texas"

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 10:12 GMT

Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight"

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 16:36 GMT

James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa Savor Historic Midterm Wins In The Most Texas Way Possible

The balance of power may be changing, but our job isn't. No matter who's in charge, democracy depends on a free press willing to ask hard questions, challenge authority and follow the facts. Help power that reporting. Support HuffPostAlready a …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing