
Die vielleicht wichtigste Hochburg der Republikaner ist gefallen. Nach einer jahrzehntelangen Einparteien-Herrschaft steht Texas vor einem Epochenwechsel.
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Texas galt über Jahrzehnte als unumstrittene Hochburg der Republikaner und wurde von einer Partei dominiert.
Wahl-Erdbeben bei den US-Midterms Deshalb haben die Republikaner in Texas verloren
Die vielleicht wichtigste Hochburg der Republikaner ist gefallen. Nach einer jahrzehntelangen Einparteien-Herrschaft steht Texas vor einem Epochenwechsel. Was ist passiert?
Von Frank Hornig, Austin
04.11.2026, 10.16 Uhr

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