High-profile races this year are expected to drive heavy voter turnout. McLennan County voters will decide legislative races and a hotly contested county commissioner race.
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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Candidates vie to be Waco’s new voice in the Texas Senate
Republican heavyweight David Cook and Democratic newcomer Amy Martinez-Salas live far from Waco but promise to represent its interests.
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Taxes, vouchers and school funding at issue in local state rep race
First-term state Rep. Pat Curry defends his record as civic leader Ashley Bean Thornton pushes against Republican priorities.
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Same candidates, tilted map: Stakes high in Precinct 2 county commissioner rematch
Republican incumbent D.L. Wilson points to his record as Democrat Jeremy Davis tries to reclaim his party’s longtime hold on the precinct. Neither candidate is taking success for granted.
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Build your Waco-area ballot for the Nov. 3 election with this tool
Waco and McLennan County residents can use this ballot lookup tool to prepare to vote in the 2026 election.
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How to prepare to vote in the Waco-area elections
Voting begins Oct. 19. Here are a suite of tools to help you vote in Waco and McLennan County.
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McLennan County gets 6,000 delayed voter applications after DPS meltdown. Here’s how to check your status
McLennan County Elections Administrator Jared Goldsmith said the county should have enough time to input the delayed applications before early voting starts Oct. 19.
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From our newsletter: Glowing bridges, Talarico, roundabouts, Midway’s rebound
Here are some excerpts from this week’s newsletters we thought you’d enjoy. Sign up to make sure you don’t miss our coverage.
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Nearly 1 in 5 McLennan County voters is on the “suspense” list. How to check it, and how to get off.
Elections officials want to verify addresses of some 28,500 voters. Here’s how to check if your registration is valid, and if you qualify to vote by mail.
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Special election set to replace Waco’s state senator
The special election would run parallel with the Nov. 3 general election, in which State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, faces Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas.
