What could Democrat-led Texas look like?

By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer The 2026 midterm elections changed the balance of power in Texas government. Now that Democrats have significantly more political influence, questions arise about how much power they really have and whether Texas is officially “blue.” For the first time in 24 years, Democrats won the Texas House of Representatives, now holding 78 seats to Republicans’ 63 seats, with nine races yet to be called as of Wednesday. Democrats swept every statewide race, including upset victories by Gina Hinojosa in the gubernatorial race and Vikki Goodwin in the Lieutenant Governor race. Even with control of the House and the governor’s office, it is important to understand that Texas isn’t officially a blue state, and Democrats could still face significant roadblocks in implementing their campaign agenda. Dr. Patrick Flavin, chair of the political science department, said that Democrats’ success was a mixture of an energized base and Republicans who flipped their vote.

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