Texas Republicans flipped two seats in the state House. In a disappointing night for Texas Democrats and a success for Gov. Greg Abbott, Republicans flipped two seats in the state House on Tuesday,

Perhaps the biggest Texas takeaway from the presidential election is that more counties went Republican this cycle — specifically in the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding areas. Experts say it’s the culmination of a years-long GOP strategy.

Republicans dominated Texas House elections across the state on Tuesday, winning key contests in San Antonio and the suburbs of Dallas and Austin where Democrats thought they had their best shot at flipping seats.

The Associated Press declared that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz successfully defended his seat against Democratic Rep. Colin Allred based on the incumbent’s competitive showing in the state’s large population centers,

Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz scratched out a victory over Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred on Tuesday night.