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TEXAS ELECTION SHOCKER: NEARLY 1.7 MILLION MORE DEMOCRATIC VOTES — WHAT DOES THE MATH TELL US?
November 5, 2026 | Election Analysis & Opinion
The November 3 election produced one of the most remarkable political reversals in recent Texas history. Democrats swept all 15 statewide contests, including the U.S. Senate race.
But forget the percentages for a moment. The actual number of votes deserves much closer attention.
THE NUMBERS THAT STAND OUT
Consider the governor's race.
In 2022, Republican Greg Abbott received 4,437,099 votes, compared with Democrat Beto O'Rourke's 3,553,656.
In 2026, Abbott received 4,524,527 votes, while Democrat Gina Hinojosa received 5,230,789.
The four-year changes are staggering:
Republican votes increased by just 87,428 — 1.97%.
Democratic votes increased by 1,677,133 — 47.2%.
The Republican victory margin of 883,443 votes in 2022 became a Democratic victory margin of 706,262 votes in 2026.
That represents a remarkable 1,589,705-vote reversal in the winning margin.
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