Americans arrive to vote in Pflugerville
Voters came in and out of the polls as they cast their midterm election ballots for the governor, Senate, and city council members they trust most in Pflugerville.
- Claudia Jackman, who did not want to say which party she is voting for, however, did not hesitate to say that she is hoping for a brighter future for her kids, “Higher teacher salaries,” said Jackman.
- Kenneth Delarosa, who is voting Republican, said his hopes for the election is that a wave would occur, something resembling the presidential election “I mean I always want everything to change for the better obviously. I don’t want things to get worst,” said Delarosa.
Democrats win in Texas
- James Talarico wins Senate race in Texas beating Republican Ken Paxton to become Democratic Senate which has not been seated in 30 years.
- Gina Hinojosa wins Governor’s race over Greg Abbott becoming first Latina Governor of Texas and first Democrat to win the Governor’s race in 30 years.
- Vikki Goodwin wins Lieutenant Governor, the first woman in that position for Texas.
- Democrats won control over the House with 258 Democratic seats won in the midterm elections.