Axios
How Texas went Democratic
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Democrats’ sweep in Texas upended expectations in the MAGA heartland, according to the report, with power shifting statewide in a wave led by officials from liberal Austin. Two state representatives—James Talarico, set to move to the U.S. Senate, and Gina Hinojosa, expected to take over the governor’s office in the new year—fronted the victories. Vikki Goodwin unseated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, while Democrat Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton for attorney general. The article links the turnaround to an unpopular president, high gas and grocery prices, and setbacks for Texas Republicans, including the impeachment history of Attorney General Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott’s refusal to debate.
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