Fox News anchor Jesse Watters said on his show that if Texas remains Democratic, Republicans may never win the White House again. He commented on Democratic victories in Texas midterm elections, including James Talarico's Senate seat win and Gina Hinojosa becoming governor.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Jesse WattersFox News anchor
James TalaricoDemocrat elected to state Senate
Gina HinojosaDemocrat elected governor
Ken Paxtonstate attorney general who lost election
Gene WuTexas House majority leader
The facts
James Talarico won a state Senate seat, the first Democrat to do so in Texas since 1988.2
Gina Hinojosa became the first Latina governor of Texas.2
Watters said if Texas stays Democratic, a Republican will never win the White House.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Jesse Watters Democrats are on the cusp of winning a majority of whites, Blacks, and Hispanics.2
Jesse Watters Democrats haven't won the white vote since 1964.2
Gene Wu The day minority communities realize they share the same oppressor and join forces is when we start winning.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Fox’s Jesse Watters Hits Panic Button, Says GOP May Never Win White House Again If Texas Stays Blue
These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Democratic candidates with Christian messaging, including Texas seminarian James Talarico, won key seats in the U.S. Senate and House in the 2026 midterm elections. The victories included mainline Protestant candidates from Texas, Kansas, and Iowa.
James Talarico, Democratic seminarian candidate in Texas; Adam Hamilton, Megachurch pastor candidate in Kansas; Sarah Trone Garriott, Democratic minister candidate in Iowa and 2 more
Jon Rosenthal, a Democrat and state representative from Cypress, won election to the Texas Railroad Commission, breaking over 30 years of Republican control of all commission seats. He is a former mechanical engineer with 25 years in the energy industry and four terms in the state House.
Jon Rosenthal, Democrat elected to Texas Railroad Commission; Bo French, Rosenthal's opponent for the commission seat; Ben Shepperd, President of Permian Basin Petroleum Association and 2 more
Forty-six of forty-seven data center-related ballot measures voted on November 3, 2026 passed, with roughly 98% overall support for restrictions including bans, moratoriums, power usage caps, and resident approval requirements. Only Harwood, North Dakota rejected its measure.
Greg Abbott, Republican Governor of Texas who promoted data center recruitment; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat elected Governor of Texas, pledging data center moratorium; Austin McCarty, Attorney handling Texas data center matters at K&L Gates
Elon Musk spent an estimated $474 million on the 2026 midterm election, the most by any non-candidate in U.S. history. He spent approximately $200 million on a Texas Senate race where his candidate lost by 12 points to a Democrat.
$$474 million for spending on 2026 midterm election
Elon Musk, spent estimated $474 million on 2026 election; President Trump, received Musk's support; James Pindell, journalist reporting on Musk's spending and 1 more
Republican Tom Sell won Texas' 19th Congressional District seat for the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Democrat Kyle Rable. With 99% of votes counted, Sell received 69.5% and Rable received 30.5%.
Tom Sell, Republican candidate, projected winner of Texas' 19th Congressional District; Kyle Rable, Democratic candidate
Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced formation of working groups made up of county election and registration officials to improve the Texas Election Administration Management (TEAM) system as redevelopment continues.
Robert S. Howden, Texas Secretary of State; County election and registration officials, Working group members
Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, a state senator, won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, defeating appointed Republican incumbent Don Huffines. Eckhardt's victory flips the comptroller's office to Democratic control for the first time since 1999.
$$1 billion for Texas Education Freedom Accounts program budget allocation
Sarah Eckhardt, Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, state senator; Don Huffines, Republican incumbent Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Farrah Abraham ran for Austin City Council District 5 on November 3, 2026, and finished fourth in a four-person race. Incumbent Ryan Alter and David Weinberg advanced to a December 12 runoff.
Farrah Abraham, Candidate for Austin City Council District 5; Ryan Alter, Incumbent, advanced to runoff; David Weinberg, Advanced to runoff