Republican candidates hemorrhaged voters here but survived an election that toppled Texas’ top GOP leadership. Democrats won a prized county post and hope to run more candidates in 2028.
Elections
The Waco Bridge’s coverage of local elections in Waco and McLennan County, Texas.
The Nov. 3 midterm election is fast approaching, and early voting runs Oct. 19-30. McLennan County voters can use our interactive voter guide to research candidates and races before they go to the polls. More information about voting can be found here.
Waco and McLennan County residents can use this personalized voter guide to be an informed voter in the 2026 midterm election.
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First time voters, long lines and creative signs. Election Day scenes from around Waco.
Photos from a historic Election Day across Waco, Texas. 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 Bouye raises his hand when called on during Sam Wood’s high school government class at Rapoport High School. The […]
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Update: Rep. Cook set to become Waco’s next state senator
The race pitted Cook, a leading House Republican, against a newcomer from the Fort Worth area. The district includes Waco.
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Davis claws back McLennan County seat for Democrats
Davis faced an uphill battle after the all-Republican Commissioners Court redrew the precinct map last year.
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Curry keeps Texas House seat amid statewide blue wave
Incumbent Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco, faced a spirited challenge from a civic leader who stressed support for public schools.
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Find your Waco election 2026 results here
Find results to the races that matter to Waco here.
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Tuesday is Election Day. We have details on where you can vote and who you can vote for
After record midterm early voting, McLennan County voters have 39 vote centers to choose from. Before you go, build your ballot with our interactive guide.
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Robinson ISD bond backers hope third time’s a charm
A new junior high school is at the center of the $81.2 million proposal. District voters turned down bond elections in 2019 and 2025, and this one has become a campaign issue in Robinson’s school board race.
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“Big bummer”: Republicans react to Trump’s plans to move rally from Waco
Waco-area Trump supporters said they were disappointed but resolute after national Republicans announced Trump’s rally Tuesday will be moved to Corpus Christi.
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False pamphlets causing backlash and confusion, Texas transgender rights group says
The pamphlets purporting to be from the Transgender Education Network of Texas stirred controversy as early voting began this week. The group said the mailouts are fake and “do not represent the official position” of the organization.
