# 'Voter suppression is proof that your vote has power'

> How can someone like you speak to me as African-American just in general and say, hey, like your vote does matter when historically it never has? Here's what I'll tell you.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 30, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race, Vote

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How can someone like you speak to me as African-American just in general and say, hey, like your vote does matter when historically it never has? Here's what I'll tell you.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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