Texas Democrats Face Major Setbacks in 2024 Elections

Despite record voter registration, Democrats struggle with turnout and messaging, losing key races and ground in the legislature.

Donald Trump won Texas by a 14-point margin, outperforming his previous elections, while Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed in key urban counties.
Democratic Senate candidate Colin Allred lost to Ted Cruz by 9 points, a wider margin than expected, despite significant investment in his campaign.
Republicans made historic gains in South Texas, a region traditionally supportive of Democrats, highlighting a shift in Latino voter alignment.
Voter turnout in Texas decreased to 61% from 67% in 2020, with significant drops in Democratic-leaning counties like Harris and Dallas.
Democrats are urged to reevaluate their strategies, focusing on infrastructure, messaging, and connecting with diverse voter bases statewide.