Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: United States

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Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue

Texas Republicans are trying to understand their Senate defeat, with Democrats taking control for the first time in almost 40 years. Some Ken Paxton supporters, interviewed by Al Jazeera reporter Emma Withrow, blame Donald Trump for the loss. They also say they fear political retribution.

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