Texas turns blue after US midterm elections
Texas has flipped to the Democrats after the US midterm elections, a historic shift for a state that has not been led by Democrats in decades. Democrat James Talarico said that maybe the best colour for Texas is purple.
Texas has turned blue following the US midterm elections, the nationwide vote held midway through a presidential term. The result means Democrats came out ahead in a state they have not led for decades, and it is being described as a historic shift.
A long Republican legacy
Texas has been under prolonged Republican leadership, and that history has left a lasting mark on the state's politics. This is why the outcome stands out: it interrupts a long period in which Democrats did not lead the state.
Talarico: purple
Democrat James Talarico, reacting to the result, said: "Maybe the best colour for Texas is purple." In US politics, red is the colour associated with Republicans and blue with Democrats, so his remark points to a state not dominated by a single party.
The situation in Texas is being reported by Andres Espinal, FRANCE 24's correspondent in the state. The source gives no detailed figures or specific offices, so a fuller picture of the results remains to be clarified.
