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Democrats win Texas gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races

Outlets report that Democratic candidates won the Texas governorship and a U.S. Senate seat. Officials are now reacting to the shift in state leadership.

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At a glance

  • Gina Hinojosa won the Texas gubernatorial election.23
  • James Talarico secured a victory for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.12

Democratic candidates Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico won the Texas gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, respectively.23

The results grant Democrats control over the state government.13

Senator Ted Cruz stated that Texans will be hurt by the election outcomes.12

Where sources agree

  • Democrats won the Texas governorship and a Senate seat3 of 3

Who covered this

2 National1 Local

Sources

  1. 1The HillCruz warns 'Texans will be hurt' after 'blue tsunami' ↗
  2. 2CBS NewsTalarico, Hinojosa win Texas for Democrats amid wide discontent over ICE tactics, more ↗
  3. 3The Texas TribuneWith Democrats unexpectedly in control, Gina Hinojosa will have more power than she ever imagined ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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