Texas Standard reported that Democrats won the governor's race, a U.S. Senate seat and most other major contests on Election Day. The station said the results end more than three decades of Republican dominance in statewide politics.
If the results hold, Texas will have a Democratic governor for the first time since Ann Richards, and a Democratic woman will serve as lieutenant governor, the station reported. Democrats appear poised to control the Texas House, while Republicans retain the Senate. Democratic lieutenant governor-elect Vikki Goodwin will preside over that chamber.
Texas Standard said the split could lead to compromise, conflict or gridlock when lawmakers return in January. The station said it will feature analysts and party officials discussing the results and what comes next.