The Waco Bridge
The polling place was next to their school. For these first-time voters, the journey took weeks.
High-schoolers at Rapoport Academy spent this fall learning about races and candidates. On Election Day, they learned what it feels like to have a say in their future.
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9m“Blue wave” spares most Waco GOP candidates. But Dems see a more competitive future
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3mFirst time voters, long lines and creative signs. Election Day scenes from around Waco.
Photos from a historic Election Day across Waco, Texas. Justin Bouye raises his hand when called on during Sam Wood’s high school government class at Rapoport High School. The students cast their votes for the first time at the vote center next door. Jacie Gonzalez walks out after voting the first time during her U.S. […]
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Davis claws back McLennan County seat for Democrats
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