Victory and defeat was seen at Watch Parties all across Houston on Election Day. Harris County witnessed massive voter turnout that broke records breaking records of the number of voter turnout. The eyes of the nation were on Texas for one of the more highly contested races for Senator between incumbent Ted Cruz and hot newcomer Beto O’Rourke. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Senator Ted Cruz delivers his victory speech on Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz supporters pose during Election Night 2018.
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    A Ted Cruz supports rallies the crowd during Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Ryan Sitton of the Texas Railroad Commission speaks during Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz supporters rally during Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz supporters pose during Election Night 2018.
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    Radio talkshow host Michael Berry introduces Senator Ted Cruz during Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz delivers his victory speech on Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Ted Cruz supporters pose during Election Night 2018.
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    Beto O’Rourke supporters look on during Election Night 2018.
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    Rafael Cruz speaks during Election Night 2018.
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    Heidi and Ted Cruz embrace during Election Night 2018.
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    Senator Ted Cruz thanks supporters during Election Night 2018.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.