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.
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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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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Waco ISD board punts decision on filling Guillory’s seat, with appointment likely
The board could either call a special election by Feb. 21 or appoint a replacement within 180 days. But any special election would have to be called before the next regular board meeting Feb. 26.
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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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Voters approve Midway ISD school bond, China Spring tax election
Midway voters supported an $83.5 million bond election to upgrade existing facilities. By a smaller margin, China Spring ISD voters supported a tax rate election worth $2.2 million a year.
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Bridge Building: School tax relief is on the ballot. So is school funding. Can we have it both ways?
State ballot measures will cut school tax bills by hundreds of dollars, even in China Spring and Midway, which have tax elections. But how long can the state make up the difference?
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China Spring ISD parents see tax election as a forum on the school system’s future
China Spring parents say schools are the reason they live in this suburban school district. The VATRE election on Nov. 4 will determine whether staffing and program levels continue.
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China Spring ISD warns of staff, program cuts if tax election fails
District officials say rising costs have created a $1.2 million budget deficit that will force deep cuts unless voters pass the measure
