Five reasons Republicans are worried about this Texas state Senate race

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM

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Texas Democrats achieved a surprising victory by flipping a state Senate seat in a Republican stronghold, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

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Feb 1, 2026A state-level Democratic win in a region that had voted decisively for President Trump threatens to diminish Republicans’ hopes for the midterm elections

Feb 2, 2026

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