Mid-term election results: Nineteen female black judges elected in Houston, Texas

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46145270?ocid=socialflow_twitter

History was made on Tuesday when 19 black female judges were elected to be county judges in Houston, Texas.

The largest number of black women seen on any ballot ever in Harris County, the group's victory is delighting many in the state and on social media.

A photograph of the group, dubbed the Houston 19, taken in August when the women assembled as part of their "Harris Black Girl Magic" campaign for office, trended on Reddit and Twitter.

LaShawn A Williams posted the picture on Facebook, writing: "Never did I imagine that the day I decided to run to be judge, I'd become a part of a club of phenomenal black women, sisters-in-law, gifted, brilliant, strong - everything I hope to be!"

Their victory adds to the long lists of firsts across the nation, with the most diverse range of candidates ever elected to Congress, including 111 women.

Using #Houston19, many celebrated the election of officials they believe more closely reflect the communities in Texas they represent.

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This is just amazing and heartwarming and about damn time.