Tonight, Daily Kos congratulated Democrat Veronica Escobar on her victory in Texas’ 16th House District. Escobar placed first in the six-way primary with over 60 percent of the vote when AP called the race. Daily Kos was proud to endorse Escobar in January.
“It’s a travesty that Texas has never elected a Latina to Congress, and Daily Kos is proud to stand with Escobar as she makes history,” said Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas. “As the last year of the Trump GOP regime has shown, the country is governed best when Democrats are in charge. And as we’ve seen in election result after election result already this cycle, the American people agree.
“Escobar will bring the kind of progressive governance our nation is yearning for to Washington,” Moulitsas continued. “Her work as a champion of equal justice and progressive values will make her a crucial addition to the U.S. House. Escobar is the progressive fighter her district needs to stand up for the American values that are under constant attack by the GOP.”
Daily Kos has led the way in supporting Democrats across the country this cycle, raising over $5.1 million for candidates in small, grassroots donations in 2017-2018. We will continue to analyze and invest in key races nationwide.