Talarico, Hinjosa win Bexar County by 64% margins
Democrats secured control of both Congress chambers and two major Texas statewide offices in the November 3 election.
By Layla Richardson ·
The 2026 midterm elections concluded on Tuesday night with Democrats taking control of both chambers of the United States Congress. This shift in power follows a cycle where the party routed its opponents across various districts. The results marked a departure from the political trends observed in the preceding cycle.
In Texas, James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win a seat in the United States Senate. This victory ended a period of more than 30 years during which no Democrat held statewide office in the state. Talarico’s win occurred in a state that President Donald Trump had won by double-digit margins in the 2024 election. The Senate race served as a key indicator of the shifting electorate in the region.
Voters in the Lone Star State also elected Gina Hinjosa as governor, defeating Greg Abbott, who sought a fourth term. Hinjosa secured the office in a race that featured high turnout and intense campaigning. The outcome in the governor’s race aligned with the broader Democratic gains seen across the map.
In Bexar County, both winning candidates received strong support from local voters. Talarico captured more than 64 percent of the vote in the Senate race. Hinjosa also received more than 64 percent of the vote in the governor’s contest. These figures contrast with the 2024 Senate results, where Republican incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Collin Allred in the same district.
The Associated Press contributed to the reporting on the election results. Local data shows that surrounding areas followed similar voting patterns to Bexar County in the 2026 cycle. The final tallies for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and United States House districts were also released on Tuesday night.
