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November 4, 2026 \u2014<\/strong> Democrat James Talarico is projected to win Texas\u2019 U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton, bringing a campaign offer of cooperation with President Donald Trump into a new political setting. NBC News\u2019 projection was reported by KPRC, while Reuters also reported his victory based on media projections. The outcome remains subject to official certification. click2houston.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decision Desk HQ\u2019s tally, timestamped 10:11 a.m. EST on November 4<\/strong>, showed Talarico at 54.96%<\/strong> and Paxton at 43.12%<\/strong>\u2014an 11.84-percentage-point lead<\/strong>. Those figures support descriptions of a double-digit advantage at that reporting snapshot, rather than a certified final margin. DDHQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A HOUSING OFFER MADE BEFORE ELECTION DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talarico\u2019s overture to Trump came before voters delivered that result. In an interview with The Diary of a CEO<\/em> released November 2, he said he would cooperate with the president on expanding access to health care and child care, as well as reducing barriers to home construction. His housing remarks described a willingness to work together, without announcing a negotiated plan. FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Democrat identified construction rules as a potential area for agreement, arguing that easing restrictions could help increase the supply of homes. His campaign website separately points to his support for changes intended to expand apartment and condominium construction in Texas. These positions outline his preferred approach; they do not establish that Trump has accepted his proposals. FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE GAS-TAX PROPOSAL HAS A LONGER HISTORY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talarico had already proposed temporarily suspending federal gasoline and diesel taxes in April. The Texas Tribune reported that his proposal tied the suspension to fuel prices returning to their prewar levels. In an October candidate questionnaire, he again endorsed a federal gas-tax suspension, making it an existing campaign commitment rather than a policy first unveiled after his projected victory. texastribune.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That proposal also carries a funding question. Federal fuel taxes support transportation programs, and The Texas Tribune reported concerns from an infrastructure advocate that suspending them could reduce revenue without ensuring equivalent savings at the pump. The campaign proposed federal oversight intended to help pass savings to consumers. texastribune.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRUMP SIGNALS WILLINGNESS TO NEGOTIATE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trump separately told Politico\u2019s Dasha Burns on election night that Democrats had contacted him and expressed interest in cooperation. He said he retained veto power but did not want to spend two years rejecting every bill. Those comments indicate openness to talks; the next development to watch is whether either side produces a specific agreement on fuel taxes, housing or another affordability measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n THE INFORMANT | TEXAS SENATE\n <\/p>\n\n

\n TALARICO PROJECTED WINNER\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Unofficial results \u00b7 November 4, 2026 \u00b7 10:11 a.m. EST\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n James Talarico (D)<\/strong> \u2014 54.96%\n <\/p>\n

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\n 5,450,662 votes\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Ken Paxton (R)<\/strong> \u2014 43.12%\n <\/p>\n

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\n 4,276,190 votes\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Ted Brown (L): 1.92% \u00b7 190,626 votes\n <\/p>\n\n

\n 11.84<\/strong>\n

\n Percentage-point lead over Paxton at this snapshot\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Source:\n \n Decision Desk HQ\n <\/a>.\n Media projection; results are not certified.\n Percentages show each candidate’s share of reported votes.\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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