U.S. House
Democrats win control
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218 seats are needed for a majority. NBC projects Democrats will hold at least 258 House seats.
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Senator-elect · U.S. Senate · Texas
Now the Real
Work Begins
James Talarico is senator-elect. He called the result a win the size of Texas and a mandate the size of Texas. He takes office in January and says he will work across the aisle to lower costs, secure the border, and create a path to citizenship.
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Election Results
The Associated Press has called the Texas Senate race for James Talarico. NBC News projects Gina Hinojosa for governor and Democratic control of the House and Senate. Texas vote totals still refresh from the Secretary of State, which does not declare a winner.
U.S. Senate
Democrats win control
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7Seats flipped
Democrats will take the Senate in January, NBC News projects. They flipped 7 seats, including Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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Texas U.S. Senate
The Associated Press called the U.S. Senate race for James Talarico. The official Texas count is still loading.
About James Talarico
Teacher. Legislator. U.S. senator-elect from Texas.
James is an eighth-generation Texan, former middle school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian. Born in Round Rock, he earned degrees from UT Austin and Harvard University before teaching on the Westside of San Antonio — where he saw firsthand the challenges facing Texas families.
First elected to the Texas House at 28, James quickly became one of the state's most effective progressive legislators, earning a Top 10 Best Legislator designation from Texas Monthly. He led the fight against billionaire mega-donors and corrupt politicians who have taken over Texas.
In his victory speech he promised to serve Texans who did not vote for him. On Wednesday he said the result was bigger than either party, and that change is on the way. John Cornyn holds the seat until James is sworn in in January.
"This is a win the size of Texas; now we have a mandate the size of Texas."
Educator
Former middle school teacher; degrees from UT Austin & Harvard
Person of Faith
Presbyterian studying for Master of Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Seminary
Legislator
Texas House Representative; Top 10 Best Legislator — Texas Monthly
Advocate
Type 1 diabetic fighting for affordable healthcare and prescription drugs
Platform
Fighting for progressive values and practical solutions for every Texan
Public Education
Defending public schools against voucher schemes, increasing teacher pay, and ensuring every child has access to quality education.
Healthcare Access
Expanding Medicaid, capping insulin costs, and importing low-cost prescription drugs so no Texan has to choose between medicine and groceries.
Criminal Justice
Reforming a broken system with accountability, rehabilitation, and equal justice under the law for all Texans.
Climate & Energy
Investing in renewable energy, protecting Texas from extreme weather, and creating clean energy jobs across the state.
Civil Rights
Protecting voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive freedom, and the dignity of every Texan regardless of who they are.
Economic Justice
Raising wages, supporting small businesses, and building an economy that works for working families — not just billionaires.
Legislative Record
Real results delivered for Texas families in the state legislature
$11.6B
School Finance Reform
$25
Insulin Copay Cap
1st
Pre-K Class Size Cap
Top 10
Best Legislator — Texas Monthly
Education Reform
Helped write the most significant school finance reform in 20 years, bringing $11.6 billion in new funding to Texas schools. Established the first-ever cap on Pre-K class sizes.
Healthcare Access
Passed historic legislation capping insulin copays at $25/month and enabling Texas to import low-cost prescription drugs from Canada, saving Texans 60–70% on medications.
Criminal Justice Reform
Authored Javier Ambler's Law to end police contracts with reality TV shows and ensured all incarcerated minors have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
89th Legislature — Full Bill Record:
In the News
What James said after the win
CBS News
Talarico Says His Win Sends a Message: Texas Is Not for Sale
He told CBS Mornings the result is a mandate to get big money out of politics and to clean up government.
ABC News
Talarico Says the Win Was Bigger Than Either Party
On Good Morning America he said Texans demanded change. He wants lower fuel and grocery prices, and an immigration deal with border security and a path to citizenship.
The Texas Tribune
James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate Race
He called it a win the size of Texas and a mandate the size of Texas. Sen. John Cornyn holds the seat until Talarico is sworn in in January.
Now the Real Work Begins
James called it a mandate the size of Texas. He will be sworn in in January. Stay with the movement.
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Policy Positions
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