The Economic Times

Did Ted Cruz lose his seat? Did James Talarico win the Texas Senate race? What his victory means for Ted Cruz and the deep-red state that turned blue after nearly four decades

Democrat James Talarico won a Senate seat in Texas by defeating Republican Ken Paxton in the elections. This victory marks the first time in 38 years that Texas has elected a Democrat to the Senate. Talarico plans to focus on issues like the cost of living and corruption during his term. Ted Cruz, who was not part of these elections, will continue serving in the Senate until January 2031.