Texas Democrats sweep statewide races for first time since 1994

Texas Democrats have swept the state's top statewide offices for the first time in 32 years, ending decades of Republican dominance in the nation's second-largest state.

• James Talarico has been elected the youngest member of the US Senate, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
• Gina Hinojosa has been elected Texas' first Latina governor, beating incumbent Greg Abbott, who sought a record fourth term.
• Democrats were on track to unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and all three defeated Republicans conceded by Wednesday morning.
• Texas GOP Chairwoman D'rinda Randall said the party would "reflect honestly, learn from our setbacks, and come back stronger."