a man smiles as he looks up with clasped hands in front of supporters
Senator-elect James Talarico speaks during a midterm election night event at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on 3 November 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Senator-elect James Talarico speaks during a midterm election night event at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on 3 November 2026 in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
‘We want our taxes spent here’: 12 Democrats weigh in after sweeping the US midterm elections

Democratic leaders and seat-flipping victors from Tuesday’s ‘blue tsunami’ offer post-election comments