WATCH: Republican Ken Paxton speaks after losing Texas Senate race

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke briefly after his opponent James Talarico's victory in the U.S. Senate race.

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"I will commit that I will be praying for him, that he will do good for Texas and this nation," Paxton said.

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Paxton also acknowledged Republican losses across the country.

"We've had a difficult night tonight across the country, but it's not over," he said.

AP Voter Poll: Skepticism among Texans about Ken Paxton's character

Paxton has been dogged by questions of corruption during his run for the Senate — and about two-thirds of voters in the Senate race say he lacked the personal character to serve in that chamber, according to The AP Voter Poll.

Talarico has been portrayed by Republicans as a vegan who is too supportive of transgender rights.

Live Results: Texas Senate midterm election

The attacks have had mixed results. Texas voters are roughly split on whether Talarico's views are "too extreme."

Talarico beat Paxton to net the first Democratic win of a statewide office in Texas since 1994.

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