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Photos from a historic Election Day across Waco, Texas.

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Jaime Maya Saucedo poses for a portrait with his truck outside of the Waco Multi-purpose Community Center in Waco, Texas, on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. Justin Hamel / The Waco Bridge / CatchLight Local / Report for America

Justin Bouye raises his hand when called on during Sam Wood’s high school government class at Rapoport High School. The students cast their votes for the first time at the vote center next door.

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Jacie Gonzalez walks out after voting the first time during her U.S. government class at Rapoport High School on Tuesday.

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State rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco, campaigns at the Assembly of God Church vote center in Waco on Election Day.

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election at the Assembly of God Church.

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Michelle, last name withheld, holds a campaign sign and thanks people for voting at the Assembly of God Church.

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Supporters watch the 2026 midterm election results come in at the watch party for State Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco.

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Jannie Ivy jumps on a trampoline while shouting “Go Curry! Go Jesus!” during the watch party for State Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco, at Urban Air on Tuesday.

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State Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco, declares victory over his Democratic Party challenger Ashley Bean Thornton on Tuesday.

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Democratic party supporters monitor results at the watch party for Ashley Bean Thornton and Jeremy Davis on Tuesday.

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Ashley Bean Thornton checks her phone after losing her race to incumbent State Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco.

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Jeremy Davis declares victory over his Republican Precinct 2 County Commissioner “D.L.” Wilson on Tuesday.

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