Trump flips Rio Grande Valley as Texas Democrats reassess strategy after election losses

Donald Trump achieved significant victories in Texas, flipping the traditionally Democratic Rio Grande Valley for the first time in over a century. This shift reflects years of Republican investment in the region, marking a notable change in the state's political landscape. Trump also secured more than half of the Latino vote in Texas, a first for a Republican presidential candidate since George W. Bush. Despite Ted Cruz's strong performance in the Senate race, he faced challenges as Trump garnered significantly more votes than him. Texas Democrats are now reassessing their strategy after the election losses. They face challenges in suburban and rural areas where they lack presence and need to develop a new message and candidate to regain support.