“I have the skills, courage, and faith in our communities, and I am ready to save lives.”

The Texan: Molly Cook Wins Special Election to Fill Remainder of Whitmire's Term in Texas Senate

Political activist Molly Cook won a special election Saturday to represent Texas Senate District (SD) 15 for the remainder of this year, filling the vacancy left by now-Houston Mayor John Whitmire who held the seat for more than 40 years.

“It is the honor of my life that the people of District 15 have chosen me as their next State Senator,” Cook said in a statement to The Texan. “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.”