@theipaper: Democrat James Talarico has won the US Senate race in Texas, ending the party’s 32-year losing streak in statewide elections, according to media projections. The state representative defeated Donald Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton in a major breakthrough for Democrats as they battle for control of the Senate. Supporters celebrated in Austin, with one saying the victory showed “we can be better”. The result marks a significant political shift in a traditionally Republican state that Trump won by 14 percentage points in 2024. #Texas #Democrats #Midterms #USPolitics