A Texas jury today convicted Markies "Yella Beezy" Conway of capital murder for the shooting death Melvin "MO3" Noble Jr. on a Dallas freeway in 2020.
Today is the sixth anniversary of Noble's death.
Tonight, I make a solemn promise to every single Texan. Whether you voted for me or Governor Abbott, or felt so betrayed by a broken politics that you did not vote at all.
Hear what Texas said today, loud and clear: Your government belongs to you. And as your governor, I will never forget it. There will be no special set of rules for the wealthy and powerful. No looking the other way when someone in my own party does wrong.
The trust you have placed in me tonight is not a blank check. It is a sacred responsibility. And I intend to earn it every single day.
David Crowley has won the Wisconsin gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Tom Tiffany. (via NBC)
He becomes the first Black governor in Wisconsin history.
Gina Hinojosa has won the Texas gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Greg Abbott. (via NBC)
She becomes the first Latina to be elected governor in Texas history.