Democrats Sweep Texas Governor and Senate Races, End 30-Year GOP Hold

The Guardian • 04 Nov 13:17

James Talarico secured a U.S. Senate seat and Gina Hinojosa became Texas' first Latina governor, delivering the state's first Democratic victories in statewide offices since the early 1990s.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • 04 Nov 07:13

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat James Talarico beat Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, while Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress during the 2026 midterms.

The Guardian • 04 Nov 06:44

Gina Hinojosa won the Texas gubernatorial race, ending Greg Abbott's bid for a fourth term and becoming the state's first Latina governor.

Business Insider • 04 Nov 06:39

Democrats captured both chambers of the Texas legislature and won the governor's race, marking the first statewide Democratic victories in decades, prompting mixed reactions from the tech community.

The 19th News • 04 Nov 06:18

Gina Hinojosa, a state legislator, won the Texas gubernatorial election, becoming the first Latina governor of the state and ending incumbent Greg Abbott's bid for a fourth term.

KUT • 04 Nov 05:09

Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race with about 57% of the vote, becoming the first Latina governor of the state and ending three decades of Republican control.

NPR • 04 Nov 04:19

Gina Hinojosa won the Texas gubernatorial race, ending three decades of Republican control and becoming the state's first Latina and first Democratic governor since 1995.

Al Jazeera • 04 Nov 04:06

James Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1994, while Democrat Gina Hinojosa secured the governorship, marking a notable shift in the state's political landscape.

KUT • 04 Nov 02:47

Democrats captured the U.S. Senate seat, the governor's office and several other statewide positions in Texas, ending decades of Republican control.