HOUSTON –
As the elections results poured in Tuesday night, Texas and Houston-area candidates learned their fate.
Dozens of races were at stake, and voters elected top political leaders, keeping some incumbents and welcoming some newcomers.
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Here are some of their reactions after learning what voters decided.
Thank you, Texas! Now let#39;s get back to work to defend jobs, freedom, and security for Texas and America! #TXSen pic.twitter.com/1XGbQt91a7
mdash; Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 7, 2018
It’s a great honor to serve as your Attorney General. Thank you, Texas! pic.twitter.com/GUy1IpAko0
mdash; Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) November 7, 2018
We won! Thank you for fighting for me. I will never stop fighting for you in Washington! pic.twitter.com/HB1q5SwCvv
mdash; Sylvia R. Garcia (@SenatorSylvia) November 7, 2018
Well, it’s been fun. Good luck to @SenatorSylvia in Congress. I hope she works hard for this community that I deeply care for. Time to get to work for the people. They need better jobs, better educational opportunities, and safer neighborhoods. Good night everyone!
mdash; Phillip Aronoff (@Aronoff4USRep) November 7, 2018
I’m about to go through those doors to accept victory tonight. But first I want to thank my Twitter followers from Texas for all you did to help my re-election. God Bless Texas. pic.twitter.com/uZZIt6dbLg
mdash; Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 7, 2018
Together we have proven that this state and its people are ready for a future where everyone can prosper, not just a wealthy few. Thank you, Texas. Thank you for a year that has belonged to all of us. pic.twitter.com/ErU5Gj5XMN
mdash; Lupe Valdez (@LupeValdez) November 7, 2018
While we came up short, I’m deeply humbled and gratified by the outpouring of support across #TX02. I’m proud of the campaign we ran, based on common sense and civility. A heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you who volunteered, block walked, and donated. pic.twitter.com/EvFiSNAy8I
mdash; Todd Litton (@toddlitton) November 7, 2018
Texas Voters: THANK YOU for your steadfast support. We#39;re just getting started. pic.twitter.com/Q0Yg0gXPhD
mdash; George P. Bush (@georgepbush) November 7, 2018