Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race
James Talarico has been called the winner of the Texas Senate race as Gov. Greg Abbott conceded the governor's race to Gina Hinojosa.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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James Talarico won the Texas Senate race, with NBC News and Decision Desk HQ both calling it for him. Gov. Greg Abbott conceded the Texas governor's race to Gina Hinojosa shortly after 10 p.m. on election night.
Why it matters
The results reshape statewide leadership in Texas, placing Talarico in the U.S. Senate and Hinojosa in the governor's office. Returns continue to be reported as counties process ballots, so the picture across the state is still forming.
Talarico took 80 percent of the vote in Travis County, while Hinojosa received 78 percent there. In Plano, 54 percent of voters opposed Prop A, which would help fund the Stars arena, and statewide totals remain unreported.
The players
James Talarico
Talarico is a Texas Democrat who won the U.S. Senate race on election night.
Gina Hinojosa
Hinojosa is a Texas Democrat who won the governor's race after Gov. Greg Abbott conceded to her.
Greg Abbott
Abbott is the Republican governor of Texas who conceded the governor's race shortly after 10 p.m.
John Cornyn
Cornyn is the Republican U.S. senator from Texas who called Talarico to congratulate him.
The details
NBC News and Decision Desk HQ called the Senate race for Talarico, and Sen. John Cornyn called him to congratulate him. In Tarrant County, Judge Tim O'Hare conceded to Alisa Simmons, and Abbott conceded the governor's race shortly after 10 p.m.
Timeline
- November 4, 2026: Texas midterm election night vote counting and race calls took place.
- Morning after election night: The county ballot count dashboard is expected to receive its next update.
Political Context
Opposition arguments are not described in the source extraction, so no counter-argument is presented here. The statewide results are the immediate subject of the election night coverage.
Residents across Texas should expect incomplete picture until county ballot counts are finalized. Those in Dallas County and Plano should watch Proposition A results, as the measures there were still trailing.
The takeaway
Election night totals can shift as counties process remaining ballots, so the most reliable picture comes after all returns are reported.
Further reading
Follow the latest Texas elections coverage for more on how these races and ballot measures are developing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by D Magazine.
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