Okey Anyiam, Clayton Tucker and Audra Riley filled seats for Democrats Okey Anyiam, Audra Riley and Clayton Tucker had fewest votes for winners in statewide sweep but still beat the highest total Greg Abbott ever posted in any one of 4 bids for governor that never reached the 5 million mark that dozen Dems surpass in 2026. more   Senator attempts to salvage president aspirations with hatching of new group for comeback in 2028 that might seem impossible in wake of worse beating than Watergate wave vote with all-time collapse in midterm election. more U.S. Senator Ted Cruz analyzes midterm crash on Fox News November 9   Texas House Democrats and new Dems celebrate majority on November 9 Incoming Dem speaker names three ex-speakers from each party in step with Texas voter majority while defeated leader across rotunda presses Senate Republicans to do the opposite amid claim he would have wanted his own power slashed if he won. more   Adam Hinojosa could be doomed with or without obstructionist scheme lame duck lieutenant gov-turned-legislative strategist endorses while Paxton, Parker and others may be in trouble as well if Republicans fare as poorly in next election as midterm vote. more Angela Paxton and Adam Hinojosa face Senate re-election in 2028   Texas GOP chair D'Rinda Randall said party had energy on its side Oct 16 State party chief since June assembles panel to give statewide leaders in state with only three left opportunity to figure out what went wrong in midterm vote so rebuilding process can get under way after getting blown to pieces. more   Senfronia Thompson announces House speaker bid November 6   A'Yonna Kellum, Michelle Williams and Stefani Bord flipped TX House seats Blue tsunami exposes Republicans inability to compete when their money is worthless as GOP nominees have $27 million for races for 20 red seats that go blue as Democrats capture majority without need for much. more   53-year House veteran who'll turn 88 on New Years day seeks to defuse the competition with plans to roll out list with 76 supporters or more after Eagle Pass Democrat launches bid in leadership fight that erupts with majority flipping in midterm. more GOP statewide team and Speaker Dustin Burrows vow wins July 29