Three Republican incumbents have kept their seats on the Texas Supreme Court, and two Republican incumbents have likewise defended their spots on the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals, according to the Texas Tribune.
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In the 2022 Texas midterms, Republican candidates in the race for statewide positions — lieutenant governor, attorney general, railroad commissioner and agriculture commissioner — maintained control.
By George Schroeder | LTVN Executive Producer College Democrats of Baylor and Texas Rising at Baylor hosted a joint watch…
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott was reelected for his third term in office Tuesday night, defeating Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke, who had visited more than 15 campuses on his college campaign tour.
Republican Josh Tetens has won the race for McLennan County district attorney over Democratic opponent Aubrey Robertson, leading with 68.97% of the vote.
Republicans kept their hold on McLennan County Tuesday night as both Texas state and U.S. Congress seats remained conservative.
With Election Day right around the corner, Baylor is taking steps to ensure that students are able to exercise their right to vote by providing a free shuttle service to the downtown voting site.
Gov. Greg Abbott held an event at 9 a.m. Thursday at George’s Restaurant in Waco to talk directly to voters in McLennan County, urging them to vote conservative on Election Day.
If you’re voting in Texas on Election Day, it is important to know the basics about key races on the ballot.
With Election Day less than a week away, voters everywhere are planning when and where they will vote in the midterm elections. Communicating early on with professors and taking advantage of early voting and mail-in ballots is key to keeping a clean attendance record this election cycle.
Initially elected in 2004, Charles “Doc” Anderson (R) hopes to hold his seat as state representative for TX-56 and continue legislating for McLennan County for a 10th legislative session.
Erin Shank, Democratic nominee for TX-56 House position, said she hopes to capture McLennan County from incumbent Charles “Doc” Anderson (R) in order to halt gerrymandering, weatherize the power grid and advocate for reproductive rights.
Midterm elections are just two weeks away. These are some of the races voters should be looking out for on election night.
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke, main Texas governor candidates, debated on topics like reproductive rights, immigration and school safety.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke stopped in Waco Wednesday to speak on gun control, reproductive rights and immigration to Baylor students and the Waco community.
“Baylor is an outstanding university,” Abbott said. “I’m proud [students] are attending Baylor, learning not only what education they can gain from Baylor but also the values they can learn from Baylor.”
Texas governor candidate Robert “Beto” O’Rourke held a rally for his candidacy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Brazos Park East.
As the 46th president, Joe Biden’s inaugural address calls the nation to find unity within itself as deep divisions continue.
Never before has a woman or woman of color held the office of Vice President — until Wednesday.
By Ava Dunwoody | Staff WriterFormer Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has won the 2020 election with 284 electoral…
Former vice president’s lead grows as trailing President Trump mounts legal challenges in multiple states.
Baylor alumnus wins local mayoral race in the first competitive election in years.
Republican Pete Sessions has officially been elected to represent US House District 17, which includes Waco-McLennan County, after Bill Flores retirement.
While President Trump claimed victory late Tuesday night, former Vice President Joe Biden said America should wait for all the results to come in before people jump to conclusions.
By Harper Mayfield | Sports WriterJosh Borderud is Waco’s new city council representative for District 3. Borderud took 51.4%, beating…
Kelly Palmer, after running against two other candidates, claimed victory and will soon represent Waco’s fourth district on the Waco city council.
By Annaleise Parsons | ContributorThe Texas Supreme Court remains Republican with the Texas 10th Court of Appeals seats, the 19th…
By Zach Tufenkjian | Contributor Three Republican members of the Texas State Legislature were leading the vote totals in their…
By Benjamin Nopper | ContributorRepublican Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate James Wright held a 52% lead over Democratic candidate Chrysta Castañeda,…
Andrea J. Barefield will once again be serving as the Waco District One City Council Member after being re-elected Tuesday night.
