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U.S. District 22 Results: David Valadao faces Randy Villegas in toss-up
Incumbent David Valadao faces Democrat Randy Villegas in one of the most competitive congressional races in the county.
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LIVE: 2026 Midterm Election results
Democrats made major gains Tuesday night, reshaping the political landscape for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. With every U.S. House seat up for grabs and Senate races in 35 states, control of Congress remained on the line as voters also decided gubernatori...
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Democrats take the House. Here’s what they plan to investigate and their legislative agenda
"Lawyer up," the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee said.
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‘Result was fair and square’: Dan Patrick concedes Texas lieutenant governor’s race in upset
Incumbent Republican Dan Patrick has conceded the race for Texas lieutenant governor to Democrat Vikki Goodwin. Patrick released the following statement, noting that he respects the decision of voters and the results were fair and square: “This was a wave election in Texas and across the country....
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Vikki Goodwin wins Texas lieutenant governor’s race, beating incumbent Dan Patrick
Democrat Vikki Goodwin has won the race for Texas lieutenant governor, defeating incumbent Republican Dan Patrick, according to The Associated Press race call. FULL LIST: Texas general election results for Nov. 3, 2026 Patrick has held the office since 2015. Goodwin, a state repr...
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League City voters reject Flock cameras, triggering removal plan
League City voters have rejected Proposition A, opposing the police department’s continued use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras along public roadways. FULL LIST: Texas general election results for Nov. 3, 2026 The outcome triggers a plan approved by League City Counci...
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Texas election results 2026 live: Houston, Harris County updates, Senate and governor races
Follow Texas midterm election 2026 live updates on Senate and governor races, Houston and Harris County voting, polling locations, election results and live coverage....
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Katy Padilla Stout wins Texas’ 23rd Congressional District race
Katy Padilla Stout was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Brandon Herrera and independent Ben Mendoza in a contest that drew national attention and became a target for both major political parties....
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Israel's election commission says no fraud found in last week's vote
Israel’s election commission said Wednesday it has found no fraud in last week’s vote, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to discredit the results. Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stol...
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California voters to decide on Prop 40 billionaire tax
Could California become the first state in the country to enact a billionaire tax? Voters will decide on Proposition 40, which is an effort to fund the state's healthcare system....
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Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas....
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas' first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott
In a stunning upset, Gina Hinojosa was elected Texas' first Democratic governor in more than 30 years, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
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Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas and sends a shock through the GOP
Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering the party's first statewide victory in more than 30 years....
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Texas Senate race: How did your county vote?
Texas has elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in decades.
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Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent
Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.