https://freerepublic.com/tag/redstarstate/ en-us Thu, 5 Nov 2026 01:54:40 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4401867/posts AUSTIN, Texas - It was a historic election night in Texas, with many firsts and political shifts taking place, including in the statewide courts. Democrat Maggie Ellis became the first woman elected to lead the state’s highest civil court after defeating Republican incumbent Jimmy Blacklock in the race for Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice. She also is the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected statewide in Texas, according to her campaign. Fox 7 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4401867/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2026 01:54:40 GMT