In the end, it wasn’t close at all.
On election night, Texans handed sweeping victories to the Republican Party that controls the state, and in particular its ascendant MAGA faction.
As Vice President Harris performed far worse across the state than President Biden did in 2020, Democratic hopes quickly fizzled.
In addition to a decisive loss for Democratic Senate challenger Rep. Colin Allred, the party failed to flip the last major urban county outside its control and lost ground in its key strongholds...