Hi, Happy Thanksgiving!
This holiday is one of my favorites. I love Thanksgiving traditions like kicking back and watching the game and enjoying a special meal together. Most of all, I love getting the chance to spend time with loved ones and show some extra appreciation for family and friends.
Most of us are celebrating a bit differently this year -- I'll be staying home tomorrow, and holding off on getting together in a group to help keep our communities safe. However, the important part of this holiday hasn't changed. This season is all about giving thanks for the people in our lives. For me, that includes every single one of you.
We had a huge year as Texas Democrats, and none of it would have happened without you. Thanks to your support and hard work, we cast the third most votes for Joe Biden in the country and closed the presidential gap in Texas to five points. We increased our votes at the top of the ticket by a massive 1.3 million new Democratic voters. We elected and re-elected incredible Texas Democrats like Lizzie Fletcher, Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez, and outstanding local leaders from sheriff's offices to school boards.
Texas is the biggest battleground state, and that didn't happen by accident. You logged hundreds of thousands of hours making calls and sending texts to get Texans registered and out to vote. You broke grassroots fundraising records, got your friends and family to the polls, and spread the word online and in your neighborhood. You built our Democratic movement that brought us closer to turning Texas blue.
You are the core of this movement. So you know better than anyone that the work doesn't stop here. Right now, we have a major Senate fight on our hands, and our friends in Georgia need our help. In the new year, we'll be gearing up to support the Biden-Harris administration and create real change for Texas families.
I'm ready to keep fighting because we're fighting the good fight. We fight for jobs, healthcare, and racial justice. We fight for each other and a fair shot for all. I could not be more proud, or more grateful, to be in it with you.
Let's give thanks for this incredible community and all we've accomplished. And then let's roll up our sleeves for the work ahead.
With warmth and good wishes for this holiday season,
Gilberto Hinojosa
Chair, Texas Democratic Party
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