Texas has gone Republican for President for three decades. This time wasn't any different. John McCain won the state. 

The Texans that voted for Obama were the same demographics as in other states, African Americans, liberal voters, under 30 voters and those making $50,000 or less.

Republican Sen. John Cornyn defeated Democrat Rick Noriega. Democrat Sam Houston lost his challenge for a Supreme Court seat against incumbent Republican Justice Dale. Republican Mark Shelton beat incumbent Democrat Dan Barrett for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives. 

Texas is still red for the most part, but Democrats did make some gains.  In the Texas Senate Fort Worth's Democrat Wendy Davis beat Republican Sen. Kim Brimer. Democrat Chris Turner won over incumbent Bill Zedler. In addition to that, more than 40,000 more voters cast straight ticket Democrat ballots than they did in 2004. Quite a gain for Democrats. Hispanics really came out in large numbers for Democrats this time around. It was as high as 75% in some counties. Democrats did very well in Harris county judicial races as well. In the end Texas Democrats closed their deficit in the state house by 2 seats.

Overall though 55 percent of straight ticket party votes went Republican while 45 percent went for Democrats.  It's still difficult for a Democrat to be elected countywide in Tarrant county for example. Judges, the sheriff, and the district attorney are all Republican.

Texas may still be red, but Democrats are gaining ground. Republicans need to do a better job of reaching out to Hispanics, younger voters, and lower income voters.