San Antonio voters go honking downtown after historic Texas election

After a historic midterm election, San Antonio voters saw the victories as an opportunity to drive down Commerce Street to go honking.

Although it’s a tradition usually practiced after a playoff win by the San Antonio Spurs, supporters filled with excitement got in their vehicles and drove downtown for a political event residents haven’t experienced in decades.

On Tuesday, James Talarico became the first Texas Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate since 1988. Additionally, Greg Abbott conceded in his race to make Democrat Gina Hinojosa the first Latina governor of Texas.

More updates on the 2026 midterm elections can be found on KSAT.

Read also:

• RESULTS: All Bexar County and South, Central Texas races in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections
• Greg Abbott concedes in Texas governor race over Democrat Gina Hinojosa
• James Talarico becomes first Texas Democrat elected to U.S. Senate since 1988