Related: What Election Day results could mean for school vouchers in Texas “The Republicans are still going to be in control with a legislative session coming up. I mean, that’s really a fait accompli,” political consultant Vinny Minchillo said.

Three Republican justices appear likely to retain their seats on the all-GOP Texas Supreme Court, according to unofficial election results. The Associated Press called the races for Justices Jimmy Blacklock and Jane Bland shortly after midnight while Justice John Devine held a comfortable lead early Wednesday,

Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by anti-abortion groups, while John Devine was poised for victory.