Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy on our About page and give us feedback.

State Reps. Pat Curry, R-Waco; and Angelia Orr, R-Hill County, fended off primary challengers Tuesday to clinch the Republican nomination for the Nov. 3 election. Meanwhile, State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, won a three-way race for the GOP nomination for Texas Senate District 22. State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, is stepping down from the post at the end of his term.

For a comprehensive roundup of statewide races, visit the election results posted by our partners at The Texas Tribune.

The Waco Bridge will provide coverage of local races through the day on Wednesday.

More from Waco Bridge

J.B. Smith is the editor-in-chief of the Bridge, where he oversees the news operation. He has spent 33 years in Texas journalism, including 27 at the Waco Tribune-Herald. As a reporter, he covered city...