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.
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.
Texas, welcome our new Latina Governor, Gina Hinojosa!
From her roots in the Rio Grande Valley to the Governor’s Mansion, her journey represents the promise of a Texas that works for everyone.
History has been made. ¡Viva Texas! ¡Viva Gina Hinojosa!
James Talarico has won the U.S. Senate election in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. (via NBC)
He becomes the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since 1988.
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.
DEMOCRATS OPEN WIDE LEAD IN TEXAS, COUNTING CONTINUES
U.S. Senate
🔵 Talarico +19.5%
Governor
🔵 Hinojosa +15.7%
Lt. Governor
🔵 Goodwin +18%
Attorney General
🔵 Johnson +19.9%
Railroad Comm
🔵 Rosenthal +20.7%