Re-elected Texas Democrats express mixed emotions post-election

Aside from their collective gratitude for their constituents re-electing them, Texas Democrats' message about the future of their districts and the country was disjointed on Wednesday.

Some officials shared commentary reflecting on the state of society.

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, who was re-elected in District 16, tweeted early Wednesday morning about the impact she believes some media had on voters and their selections in the general election.

"Everywhere I canvassed, it was clear that the majority of voters get their 'news' from sources that promote outrageous lies. I saw people I've known for many years retweet completely factually inaccurate statements," Escobar said. "It's tough to win elections where truth no longer exists."

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett celebrated her win, securing a second term in Texas' 30th Congressional District – includes parts of Dallas – Tuesday evening with a tweet that read, "Let the MAGA TEARS flow!!!! About 7 mins after the polls closed the race was called for me! I'm heading back to DC!!!"

On Wednesday morning, Crockett, who served as a national co-chair on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, tweeted a Shirley Chisholm quote: "Of the two handicaps, being black is much less of a drawback that being female."

Chisholm became the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress and went on to serve seven terms representing a district in Brooklyn, New York, from 1969-1983. The trailblazer was also the first Black candidate for a major-party nomination for president of the U.S. and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, when she ran for president in 1972.

Along with the quote, Crockett commented that Congresswoman Chisholm's "wisdom still rings true to this day."

"I am proud of VP Crockett added. "But as I said many times on the trail, this election was more about us and what it is that we wanted for our future...and well PROJECT 2025 is loading..."

Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado, who secured another term in her seat representing State Senate District 6, located in Harris County, kept it short and sweet in her post on X Wednesday morning.

"I am honored to be re-elected by the people of #SD6 to serve a fourth term. To my supporters, volunteers and everyone who has placed their faith in me–thank you. I know we are all ready for the challenges that lie ahead. Nos vemos en Austin," said Alvarado.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, shared a more direct message about organizing and how he and his constituents will navigate the future in a tweet on Wednesday.

"WHAT DO WE DO? We organize, care for each other, & fight back through the fear & anger," said Casar, who was re-elected to his seat representing Texas' 35th Congressional District – includes parts of East Austin and the San Antonio metro area, along the I-35 corridor.

"We build a new Democratic Party that is for ALL working people, unafraid to confront billionaires & corporate greed. We defeat Trump & Trump-ism—not in one election, but with one movement," the congressman added.

Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes, who secured another term serving District 2 in southeast Austin, posted a formal statement responding to the election results on Wednesday.

Fuentes referred to President-elect Donald Trump's win as a setback for women, immigrant families and "the very institutions holding our democracy together." In her statement she refers to Trump as "the convicted felon."

The councilwoman asserted that the aftermath of the election will fall on local governments to deal with.

"Once again, local governments will need to pick up the pieces left by harmful policies and stand strong against extremist, bigoted agendas," said Fuentes.

She then pledged her commitment to advocating for her constituents.

"I'm committed to protecting our progress and fighting for a future rooted in justice, equity, and economic prosperity for our working families - principles that Donald Trump never represented," said Fuentes.