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Democrats claim Texas House control for first time in decades

Original: "Democrats seized control of the # Texas House in Tuesday’s midterms for the first time in more than two decades, cappin

According to reports circulating online, Democrats seized control of the Texas House in Tuesday's midterm elections for the first time in more than two decades. The same account says voters ousted Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, leaving Republicans reeling in a state that has long anchored the national GOP. No independent confirmation of these results is included in the available material.

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Texas HouseDemocratic PartyGreg AbbottDan PatrickRepublican Party

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• "Democrats seized control of the # Texas House in Tuesday’s midterms for the first time in more than two decades, capping a night in which voters ousted Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and left Republicans reeling in a state that has long anchored national GOP… · dalfen@mstdn.social · 3

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