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PHOTOS: Austin Dems ride highs and lows of O'Rourke's Senate bid

Susana Stone, 49, wipes away tears after the loss of Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. "I know the whole country loves him, so I am kind of happy because he might run for President," Stone said. Adding, "To be this close is good, but for it to be this razor thin hurts a bit," [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Susana Stone, 49, wipes away tears after the loss of Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. "I know the whole country loves him, so I am kind of happy because he might run for President," Stone said. Adding, "To be this close is good, but for it to be this razor thin hurts a bit," [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Crowds gather as Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez gives her concession speech during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Crowds gather as Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez gives her concession speech during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Courtney Smith and her daughter, Scout Hannaford, 7, watch results of the Beto O'Rourke vs. Ted Cruz election at the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Courtney Smith and her daughter, Scout Hannaford, 7, watch results of the Beto O'Rourke vs. Ted Cruz election at the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Daniella Levy, 17, applauds during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Daniella Levy, 17, applauds during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Courtney Smith watches results of the Beto O'Rourke vs. Ted Cruz election at the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Courtney Smith watches results of the Beto O'Rourke vs. Ted Cruz election at the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Janie Lara, 73, and Evelyn Jamilosa, 72, embrace as Beto O'Rourke leads against incumbent Ted Cruz at the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Janie Lara, 73, and Evelyn Jamilosa, 72, embrace as Beto O'Rourke leads against incumbent Ted Cruz at the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Solomon, 5, Hascall, 7, and Gabe Kirchner look on as results are updated during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Solomon, 5, Hascall, 7, and Gabe Kirchner look on as results are updated during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Nikki Taer cheers during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Nikki Taer cheers during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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A blue wave glass sits on the table as Cheryl Garcia watches election results announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
A blue wave glass sits on the table as Cheryl Garcia watches election results announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Jim Bryce looks on as midterm election results are announcing while attending the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Jim Bryce looks on as midterm election results are announcing while attending the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Erin Perales looks on as midterm election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Erin Perales looks on as midterm election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Katie Fehrenbach, from left, Erin Perales, Cheryl Hawk, and Mario Piña cheer as it is announced that Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections while attending the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Katie Fehrenbach, from left, Erin Perales, Cheryl Hawk, and Mario Piña cheer as it is announced that Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections while attending the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Nikki Taer looks on as midterm election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Nikki Taer looks on as midterm election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Crowds gather as Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez gives her concession speech during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Crowds gather as Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez gives her concession speech during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Election results are announced during the Texas Democrats Election Night Party at the Driskill Hotel on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 in Austin, TX. [Amanda Voisard/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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