Washington DC/IBNS, Nov. 4 -- Democrat James Talarico on Tuesday won a key Senate race in Texas in the US midterm elections, flipping the seat in the party's favour for the first time since 1988, media reports said.

Talarico defeated Republican candidate Ken Paxton, helping Democrats take control of both chambers of the US Congress amid a nationwide blue wave in the midterms.

In his victory speech, Talarico described the mandate as a triumph of "people's power" and "love" over money, highlighting the role of ordinary voters in his campaign.

"This win is for every underdog who's been counted out and left behind. . This win is for every Texan who's ever wondered if anyone is listening. I heard you. We heard you. And tonight the world hea...