Black women helped win a historic Texas victory. Don’t forget it.

Houston Chronicle · Joy Sewing · 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC

Voting polls after the 2026 midterms again show Black women are among the most reliable Democratic voters.

Like so many Texans celebrating Tuesday’s historic election, Frida Adame took to social media to share her excitement.

The election broke the Republican chokehold on Texas and delivered a sweeping Democratic victory for the first time in decades. But Adame had a special message for Black voters:

“To the Black women and men who showed up for us: Thank you. Y’all stood on business and I love you all,” she said. “As an immigrant and as a Latina, thank you. You more than anyone else came in and showed up for us. Right now, as a DACA recipient, I feel hope.”

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