For more than three decades, Republicans ruled Texas politics. This morning, that era is over.
Historic gains for Texas Democrats — a political earthquake has shaken the Lone Star State, sending shockwaves across the country: a new governor, a new U.S. senator, and a dramatic shift in the balance of political power.
How did it happen? What does it mean for Texas — and for the nation? And is this the beginning of a whole new political era? A short-term reaction to an unpopular presidency? Or something else altogether?
On the day after an historic election, we’re taking stock of a Texas transformed.
November 4, 2026

