# Texas GOP’s Unexpected Political Shake-Up | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-17T20:27:46+00:00
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Texas Republicans’ seemingly unassailable grip on power is cracking this November, as Democrats seize their best chance in decades to flip key statewide races. Once considered locks, both the Senate and governor’s races are now toss-ups — with Democrat James Talarico leading incumbent Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa narrowing the gap against Greg Abbott. Voter discontent, fueled by rural opposition to data centers and disillusionment with national GOP direction, is reshaping the political landscape. National forecasters are recalibrating predictions, signaling a potential seismic shift in Texas politics that could redefine state policy for years to come. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/09/17/562057/democrats-texas-james-talarico-november-midterms/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9369e79e90e325e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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