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Cornyn meets with Sen-elect Talarico, describes him as 'basically ... a good person'

John Cornyn, R-Texas, has said that he met with Democratic Sen.-elect James Talarico in Washington, D.C., on Monday after previously meeting with him on Friday in Texas.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC
Key points
  • And the race was not even close — Talarico earned about 55% of the vote, while Paxton earned only about 43%, according to unofficial results.
  • TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET "I just met with Senator John Cornyn.
  • Now is the time for us to come together — Democrats and Republicans — to deliver for Texas," Talarico wrote.

AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Cornyn, who has served in the upper congressional chamber since late 2002, lost the Texas Republican U.S.

"Good meeting with Senator-elect @jamestalarico today as he prepares to serve Texans in the U.S.

Additional details
  • Senate next Congress," Cornyn said in a post on X which features a photo of the two men shaking hands.
  • Talarico also shared the photo in a post on X and commented on their meeting.
  • Senate primary runoff this year to Paxton, who was backed by President Donald Trump.
  • He has served our state honorably, and I’m grateful for his advice and guidance.
  • Senate contest, becoming the first Democrat to win a Lone Star State U.S.

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