Texas turns blue as James Talarico humiliates scandal-plagued Ken Paxton in historic Senate upset

Democrat James Talarico has secured a historic victory in the Texas Senate race, capturing a long-held Republican seat. This upset removes Ken Paxton from office and significantly undermines GOP efforts to maintain control of the chamber. The result also represents a setback for Elon Musk, who invested $47mn into Paxton's campaign. During the race, Musk promoted conspiracy theories regarding Talarico, but the Democrat ultimately prevailed in a result that turns the region blue.