HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Senator-elect James Talarico struck a conciliatory tone during his victory speech Tuesday night, telling those who didn't vote for him that he'd fight for them just as he'd fight for those who did.

"In my experience, when you extend an open hand rather than a closed fist, you'll be surprised by who takes that hand," Talarico said.

Wednesday, he doubled down on that message of unity during an interview with Good Morning America in which he highlighted ways he'd work with Republicans in Congress.