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Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races

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In short

Fox News quotes Ted Cruz saying a «blue wave» took over Texas after Democrats won the statewide races.1 Several outlets from other countries, including Rappler, The Wire and the Sydney Morning Herald, cover the same «blue wave» in the US midterms and ask what comes next.2 3 4 The Wire links the topic to India, asking what ripple effects the «blue wave» may have for the country.5

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Common ground

In the US midterm elections, the Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.1 2 3 +25 newspapers from 5 countries

Who is involved

Ted Cruz, a Republican senator, says the 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept the statewide races.1

Background

2026The 3 November 2026 midterm elections renewed all 435 House seats and 35 of 100 Senate seats, during Donald Trump's non-consecutive second term.W
Trump urged Republican-led states to carry out mid-decade redistricting to boost the party's chances, which prompted reciprocal redistricting.W

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