Contested elections are scheduled in Waco, Bellmead and Lacy Lakeview, as well as China Spring Independent School District.
May 2 Elections
In their own words: Waco mayor candidates outline priorities, challenges
Incumbent Mayor Jim Holmes faces two challengers in the May 2 election, with early voting starting Monday. Candidates addressed growth and budget challenges in response to a Waco Bridge questionnaire.
In their own words: Bellmead at-large candidates on their priorities
Hopefuls in a four-way race talk about taxes, development and governing priorities.
Ten candidates vie for three open seats on China Spring ISD’s school board
Ten candidates are running for three open seats. Here are their responses to our questionnaire about district issues including the VATRE and four-day school week.
Barefield, Pate clash on budget priorities, development in Waco council race
District 1 Councilmember Andrea Barefield and challenger Rachel Pate disagree on how the city should approach development in downtown and East Waco. Early voting begins April 20 in the May 2 local elections.

