Black Houstonians celebrate historic Democratic victories while demanding accountability, economic relief, and meaningful ...

Democrats swept Texas statewide offices in a historic Nov. 3 election, with Gina Hinojosa becoming the state's first Latina ...

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Democrat Letitia Plummer defeated Orlando Sanchez to become the first African American Harris County judge, set to serve starting Jan. 1, 2027.

The 2026 midterms saw Keisha Lance Bottoms win as Georgia's first Black female governor and Byron Donalds make history as Florida's first Black governor.

Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico won historic seats in Texas, ending GOP dominance in the Governor's mansion and U.S. Senate.

Dexter McCoy became the first African American Fort Bend County Judge, marking a historic shift for the diverse Texas county.

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Harris County saw record early voting turnout driven by Black Houstonians focused on inflation and local education policy.