BREAKING: Democrats seized control of the Texas House in Tuesday’s midterms for the first time in more than two decades, capping a night in which voters ousted Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and left Republicans reeling in a state that has long anchored national GOP politics. https://t.co/PDCt7xneK3
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 4, 2026
BREAKING: Democrats seized control of the Texas House in Tuesday’s midterms for the first time in more than two decades, capping a night in which voters ousted Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and left Republicans reeling in a state that has long anchored national GOP politics.
Texas voters living along the Mexico border led the turnout surge that powered Democrats to historic victories in the midterm election. Border counties saw an 8% jump in overall voter turnout compared to 2022 — the biggest increase among regions statewide. https://t.co/2xfEHAtoWR
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 4, 2026
With votes still being counted, the GOP advantage is poised to fall to 5-4 on the Texas Supreme Court and 6-3 on the Court of Criminal Appeals. https://t.co/xNMx25QQwQ
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 4, 2026
💩💩💩💩💩💩Texas’ governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and every other statewide candidate fell, upending the state’s political power structure in one night. https://t.co/D35BaUPdWP
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 4, 2026
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