Eve Blackwell’s campaign says she has defeated Republican Sen. Royce Whitman 51-49, though the Senate result remains unconfirmed in this report.

Houston pastor Eve Blackwell defeated incumbent Sen. Royce Whitman 51% to 49%, according to her campaign, giving Democrats Texas’ U.S. Senate seat.

In his first head-to-head meeting with Republican legislative leader David Acton, Colorado Sen. Jordan Carter pressed specific, enforceable policy details while the Texas governor fell back on his own record and broad assurances that things would work out.

Denver and Washington lead as the DFL playoff picture tightens, while Noah finds politicians selling accountability metrics with all the clarity of a disputed ranking.

Democrat Eve Blackwell’s new campaign ad outlines a six-part cost-of-living agenda focused on spending discipline, production, corporate transparency, targeted relief, housing and public accountability.