The Christian left is here

Democratic candidates achieved historic victories in Texas and Kansas on Tuesday. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa became the first Hispanic governor, defeating Republican Greg Abbott despite his significant spending advantage. Simultaneously, James Talarico ousted Ken Paxton to become the first Democratic senator from the state in 33 years, helping Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate. These results signal a shift toward a more explicitly religious Democratic politics during the late Trump era in these regions.