Democrats score historic statewide upset in Texas as Talarico and Hinojosa win
Democrat James Talarico has won a US Senate seat in Texas, defeating state attorney general Ken Paxton in a result described as a historic blow to Republicans. In a separate statewide contest, Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, according to the supplied report. The twin victories mark a major political shift in a state long regarded as a Republican stronghold.Talarico, a former schoolteacher, told supporters at a victory rally in Austin that his campaign had "defeated Goliath". He said the race had pitted his side against "the richest man in the world, the most powerful man in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 07:02 LONDON
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Texas Republican county party seeks to block certification of election results over AI and machine concerns
A Republican county party in Texas has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop certification of the state's upcoming election results. The complaint, filed on Tuesday, asks for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted before certification takes place. It comes days before the United States' midterm elections and targets a state that could play a decisive role in control of the Senate.The plaintiffs are the Potter County Republican Party and its chairman, Daniel Rogers. They argue that possible interference by artificial intelligence or other "malicious actors" could compromise the results of next Tuesday's vote in Texas. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:34 LONDON
