Selena was the soundtrack. Latino voters helped make history. How did they help turn Texas blue? The numbers tell a stunning story.

"We can have a strong working relationship with Elon Musk and his companies, but it has to be on our terms," Texas Democratic Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa said. The post Jake Tapper Asks Texas Gov-Elect About Elon Musk and AI’s Future in Her State Amid Stock Market Rout first appeared on Mediaite.

Votes are still being counted in Mississippi and Alaska as Democrats prepare to take Congress. James Talarico became Texas's first Democratic senator since 1988.

Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer Bobby Pulido has flipped a Republican congressional seat in Texas, defeating incumbent Monica De La Cruz on Tuesday in the 15th Congressional District. The district had been redrawn to favor Republicans in 2025 at President Donald Trump's request. Monica De La Cruz was first elected to Congress in 2022. Immigration was central to Bobby Pulido's campaign. He argued that securing the border should not come at the expense of families or the local economy. He also campaigned on strengthening the economy, supporting farmers and ranchers, opposing school vouchers and improving water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Valley, where the district begins. Born in Edinburg and known for his hit song "Desvelado," Bobby Pulido studied political science at St. Mary's University before building his career in Tejano music. Bobby Pulido launched his solo career in the 1990s. He earned two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Tejano Album, winning in 2022 and again in 2025.

Democrats shattered decades of Republican control in Texas, with candidates flipping seats not only in key statewide contests but also in several lower-profile races.

Here's what to know about Texas' hemp and marijuana laws after the Nov. 3 election.

Democrats claimed historic victories across the nation on Election Day, especially in Texas as the state flipped blue - in what U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called a "Watergate-level repudiation."

The senator-elect extended the olive branch to Musk, despite the billionaire burning over $200 million to try and stop Texas from turning blue.