It was an overflow crowd at Margarita Rocks in College Station Tuesday night, as local democrats gathered to watch election results.

Several people in the crowd became emotional as Barack Obama was named the winner.

I've been working so hard for my children for my daughter, 22, and my son ,18. Its for their future and I'm sorry I'm so emotional but this is a long time and since 1973 I've been working for this. It's all about our future for our kids," said Terri Pourahmadi.

"I'm just floored. I'm so excited I think he's going to do great things and I think the positive message that he carries and spreads is going to be a huge part, and in the world's eyes on an international level this is such a progressive step," said Michael Madison.

"I think it means that in America that its changing; that the color of your skin doesn't keep you from doing anything that you want, regardless of what people thought before I think there was somewhat of a glass ceiling," said Nikki Williams.