Still think minorities only vote Democrat? Not so fast — the tides are shifting! The Texas Tribune reported Tuesday that Republican Mayra Flores made history after she defeated Democrat Dan Sanchez in a special election for an open congressional seat in South Texas, marking a huge breakthrough for conservatives in a historically blue district.

Flores is making American history — the conservative woman will soon become the country’s first Mexican-born congresswoman. While she will only hold the seat until January, conservatives throughout the country believe this race may be a bellwether for more Republican victories to come.