India, Nov. 4 -- Democrats have made a historic breakthrough in Texas, winning two major statewide elections and ending the Republican Party's decades-long hold on its top political offices. The victories were reportedly driven in part by a shift among Hispanic voters and growing dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump's handling of the economy, immigration and the war on Iran. Track live updates

In the November 3 midterm elections, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the US Senate race, while Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Republican governor Greg Abbott to become the next governor of Texas. Hinojosa will also make history as the state's first Latina governor.

Texas has been a Republican stronghold for d...