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Molly Cook has defeated Jarvis Johnson in a special election to fill the rest of John Whitmire’s term in the State Senate.
In a statement, Cook said:
"It is the honor of my life that the people of District 15 have chosen me as their next State Senator. Tonight's results show that Harris County voters are ready to send an ER nurse and grassroots organizer to fight for them in Austin. This victory would not be possible without the thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters who powered my campaign from the very beginning-I could not be more grateful for their support. With the May 28th runoff election fast approaching, our work continues. As we've done twice already, my campaign is prepared to knock on every door, talk to every voter, and reach every corner of District 15. When we win again on the 28th, I will organize Senate District 15 to be the highest Democratic turnout district in the state and fight for our candidates up and down the ballot. I have the skills, courage, and faith in our communities, and I am ready to save lives."
You can find more election results HERE.