They’ve tried, and failed, to flip the state before. But Ken Paxton’s victory Tuesday has them bullish.
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Texas Democrats think this is finally the year they’ll flip the Senate
They’ve tried, and failed, to flip the state before. But Ken Paxton’s victory Tuesday has them bullish.
Published May 27, 2026, 3:58 AM
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