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The Tribune-Herald was at the polls around McLennan County, talking to voters about their experiences and what brought them out to vote, with live updates during the day....
Waco Tribune-Herald · Nov 4, 2026

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Waco's Republican state representatives comfortably won reelection Tuesday, even as Democrats made major gains statewide.
Waco Tribune-Herald · Nov 4, 2026

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LONDON — There’s something a bit strange about being in a restaurant where every single table has kids sitting at them. While I know children are absolutely allowed to take up space in public places, trips out with little ones…...
Waco Tribune-Herald · Nov 4, 2026

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Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts will defeat independent challenger Dan Osborn in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race, according to The Associated Press, keeping the seat in Republican hands. Ricketts' victory maintains the GOP's hold on both of Nebraska's U.S. Senate seats, which Republica...
KXXV (ABC 25) News · Nov 4, 2026

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In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026....
Waco Tribune-Herald · Nov 4, 2026

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Supporters gathered at State Representative Pat Curry's watch party on election night to watch the results roll in. "Were all trying to keep Texas, Texas," State Representative Pat Curry, District 56. Hundreds of thousands of voters hit the polls on Tuesday. State Representative ...
KXXV (ABC 25) News · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, according to The Associated Press, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Abdul El-Sayed delivers victory speech in Michigan Senate win I am so proud and honored to stand here as your senator-e...
KXXV (ABC 25) News · Nov 4, 2026

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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Greg Abbott on Tuesday to become Texas’s first Democratic governor since 1995. Hinojosa’s upset victory cut short Abbott’s chances of becoming the longest-serving Texas governor. Hinojosa’s ups...
Baylor Lariat · Nov 4, 2026

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By Mady Mijares | Photographer I remember during my sophomore year of high school seeing YouTube shorts of people using character.ai to talk with their favorite fictional characters. At first it was funny, then it progressively got weirder. Some content creators went from using t...
Baylor Lariat · Nov 4, 2026

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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race in Texas, becoming the first Democratic Senator from the state in 30 years. Talarico’s victory flipped a Senate seat for Democrats, adding to a host of blue victories ...
Baylor Lariat · Nov 4, 2026
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In a day of historic firsts, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms of Georgia will become the nation's first Black woman governor, and Hakeem Jeffries is in line to be the first Black Speaker of the U.S....
Waco Tribune-Herald · Nov 4, 2026

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By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer For Baylor students balancing classes and extracurricular activities, Dinner with the Livingstones offered them an opportunity to step away from the rigor of their everyday lives and connect with the university community over a shared meal Tuesday ...
Baylor Lariat · Nov 4, 2026