Houston pastor Eve Blackwell defeated incumbent Sen. Royce Whitman 51% to 49%, according to her campaign, giving Democrats Texas’ U.S. Senate seat.

Rev. Dr. Eve Blackwell’s Senate campaign says it will avoid attack ads against Sen. Royce Whitman while drawing policy contrasts and highlighting her community work.

Montfort Collective says it will begin with a Savannah flagship property and divisions spanning hotels, aviation, dining and real estate.