The Waco-area school district said declining enrollments necessitated the changes.
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McLennan County Dems see party ‘rejuvenated’ by primary; local GOP incumbents coast to victory
Democrats saw the biggest voter turnout since 2008. Donations, incumbency and ground game were decisive for most Waco-area GOP races. Both parties face a May 26 runoff.
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Here are the results from McLennan County’s contested primaries
Here are unofficial results from McLennan County-centered races as of Wed., March 4. Incumbents are shown in italics. Races without a check mark indicate no majority winner, signaling a future runoff. U.S. Rep. District 17 GOP✔ Pete Sessions DEM Milah Flores20,017 / 42.5% J. Gordon Mitchell5,303 / 32.5% Casey Sheppard11,800 / 25% Texas Senate District […]
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Photos: Contested races bring Election Day crowds to McLennan County polls
Republican and Democratic primary elections brought crowds to McLennan County’s 39 vote centers on Tuesday. Vote centers at Waco Assembly of God and Hewitt Public Library saw heavy use as usual, while the Waco Multipurpose Center site got a boost from the appearance of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, who has been in a fierce […]
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McLennan County’s state and federal primary races favor incumbents
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 […]
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Voting in Tuesday’s primary? Here’s what McLennan County voters should know
It’s a hefty ballot, with three Republicans gunning for State Sen. Brian Birdwell’s seat, and two Democrats battling in the redrawn Commissioner Precinct 2.
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GOP candidates for open Texas Senate seat tout Waco representation
Waco’s clout in the Texas Legislature is at issue in the Republican primary race to replace departing state Sen. Brian Birdwell.
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Sawdust, dynasties and prize buckles: Youth livestock show tests animal rearing skills
Whether showing rabbits or steers, competitors took pride in the results of their hard work in feeding and tending their animals.
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Interactive: Your guide to the March 3 primaries in Texas and McLennan County
Read this before the March 3, 2026 Texas primaries for everything you need to know about voting.
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Here are all the 2026 primary races connected to McLennan County (and 4 to watch)
Catch up on races relevant to McLennan County voters in the March 3 primary, including a master list of candidates.
