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Texas Democrats win governor, Senate races

Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico secure key victories in Texas midterm elections.

New York Editorial News Desk November 4, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Republican Greg Abbott in Texas governor's race.
  • Democrat James Talarico wins U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton.
  • NBC News projects Democrats gain control of both U.S. Senate and House.

Votes are still being counted in Texas as the 2026 midterm elections continue, with Democrats winning major races for governor, U.S. Senate, and control of both chambers of Congress, according to NBC News projections.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the Texas governor's race, according to NBC News projections. Abbott publicly conceded the race on Tuesday night before the projection was made.

Democrat James Talarico has won the U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton, according to NBC News projections. This marks a significant win for Texas Democrats, who have not secured a U.S. Senate election victory in decades.

Nationally, Democrats are projected to gain control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, flipping both chambers from Republican control. This outcome sets up for divided government during the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term.

Election officials are still finalizing results in other statewide contests, congressional races, and local elections across North Texas as additional ballots are counted.

Live updates and projected winners are being tracked by county and race category for ongoing developments.

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