Democrats win Texas border seats amid midterm gains

Border communities elected Democratic House members across the southwestern U.S., including a Democratic governor in Texas, potentially shifting local dynamics around border-wall construction projects.

First covered Nov 10, 2026 · 2:57 PM PT · 1 article

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20h Inside Climate News Can the Blue Wave Turn the Tide Against Border Wall Construction in Texas? — EL PASO, Texas—Border communities voted in overwhelming numbers for Democratic candidates in the midterm elections last Tuesday. Come January, every U.S.

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