Preliminary results show a losses for incumbents in Lacy Lakeview and China Spring ISD and re-election for a Bellmead council member.
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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Ready to vote in Saturday’s local school and city elections? Read our guide first.
Contested elections are scheduled in Waco, Bellmead and Lacy Lakeview, as well as China Spring Independent School District.
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Early voting ends Tuesday in the May 2 local elections. Here’s what you need to know.
Check our listing of early vote centers and information on candidates and key races before you cast your ballot in school and city elections.
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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.
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In their own words: Lacy Lakeview council hopefuls on infrastructure, communication and the data center
Candidates for the at-large seat discuss the data center proposal and their priorities ahead of the May 2 local elections. Early voting begins Monday.
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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.
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Waco-area city and school races are coming up May 2. Here’s who’s running
Waco mayor and council races take top billing, while Lacy Lakeview and China Spring ISD draw contenders in an otherwise slow election season.
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Who is Rick Tullis? Meet the man expected to be the next McLennan County Judge.
Rick Tullis will be the first new McLennan County Judge in more than a decade after running unopposed. He says he’ll bring a laser focus on local issues, from data centers to mental health services.
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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 […]
