Trump Wins Texas in Presidential Election

Donald Trump has secured Texas for the third consecutive presidential election, capturing 54.1% of the vote and its 40 electoral votes. His victory included a historic win in Starr County, a predominantly Hispanic area, marking the first Republican win there since 1896. This election saw a notable increase in support for Trump among Latino voters, particularly Latino men, who shifted their support to 54%, a significant rise from 36% in 2020. As of now, Trump leads with 246 electoral votes compared to Kamala Harris's 182, with critical battleground states still outstanding. Texas has consistently leaned Republican for the past 50 years, despite ongoing Democratic efforts to close the gap in this historically red state. The results from Texas and other swing states are crucial as both candidates vie for the necessary 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.