“When we win again on the 28th, I will organize Senate District 15 to be the highest Democratic turnout district in the state.”

Written By Molly Cook

Houston Chronicle: Molly Cook wins special election to fill John Whitmire’s Texas Senate seat

Emergency room nurse Molly Cook won a special election Saturday to finish the remaining term of former state Sen. John Whitmire, who stepped down from the Legislature four months ago to become the mayor of Houston.

Cook held an early double-digit lead over state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, also a Democrat, that only grew over the course of the night, according to complete but unofficial returns.

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“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,” Cook said in a news release after declaring victory Saturday night. “I have the skills, courage and faith in our communities, and I am ready to save lives.”

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“Tonight’s results show that Harris County voters are ready to send an ER nurse and grassroots organizer to fight for them in Austin.”