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Texas 2026: An Autopsy

Democrats “Leeroy Jenkins’d” Texas. Now what?

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Tex Rex
Nov 05, 2026
Below is an op-ed on Tex’s take on the election results.

A couple nights ago, the “Texas Miracle” came to a screeching halt. As everyone knows, Democrats won offices, both statewide and legislative, across the previously red state of Texas. While the State Senate withstood the democrat onslaught, the Texas House is set to be majority Democrat. Even Abbott, despite his moderate reputation, lost with only 45.7% of the vote.

Did we “school choice” enough?

Understandably, most people were shocked by this, including some Democrats.

How is it that Democrats, somehow swept Texas elections?

Well dear reader, as Current Revolt’s self-appointed coroner, let’s go through the two main reasons Texas flipped blue.

1. “It’s the Economy Stupid”

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