People walk into the Austin Public Library Carver Branch to vote. Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune
Maha Chishtey, a volunteer with the campaign for Harris County Commissioner candidate Lesley Briones, wears election-themed earrings while working at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune
People wait in line to vote at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Election Day. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune
Volunteers huddle to greet U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, outside a polling place in Edinburg. Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa meets with Texan voters at the Austin Recreation Center. Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
Paula Rizo campaigns for her husband, Robert Rizo, outside Kyle City Hall on Election Day in Kyle. Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
Angelita Tobias poses for a portrait while campaigning for voters outside Kyle City Hall. Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
Upshur County Pct. 12 Chairman Kay Manes spends her morning stumping for Republican candidates in Gilmer. Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune
Maida Garcia places her election sticker on a memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune
A construction worker passes by signs encouraging people to vote in Dallas on Election Day. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
The Robot Studio positions three robots outside of the voting center at Fretz Park Branch Library to protest against James Talarico. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
Tejano superstar and Democratic candidate for TExas’s 15th Congressional District Bobby Pulido greets supporters at a polling place in Edinburg. Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune
Theodis Daniel, a Republican candidate for Texas House District 147, greets Emonie Jackson as she prepares to vote for the first time at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election at a church in Waco. Justin Hamel / The Waco Bridge / CatchLight Local / Report for America
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa meets with Texan voters at the Austin Recreation Center on Tuesday. Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
Staff set up for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election watch party. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
Supporters of Ken Paxton for the senate set as results roll in at Ken Paxton’s Election Night Watch Party in Dallas on November 3, 2026. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, greets supporters at her watch party in McAllen. Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune
Workers unload ballots and election materials at Harris County Election Headquarters in Houston on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune
Alison Weis and Katie Graham of Austin react to election results outside the Long Center in Austin on Nov. 3, 2026. Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune
Supporters of Ken Paxton for the senate seat pray during Ken Paxton’s election night watch party in Dallas. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
Alex Mealer, Republican nominee in Texas’s 9th Congressional District, announces to her supporters that she has lost during an election watch party at Daniel’s BBQ & Meat Market in Baytown. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune
Tejano superstar and candidate for Texas’s 15th Congressional District Bobby Pulido’s watch party in Edinburg. Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune
Texans celebrate nationwide Democrat wins at Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa’s watch party in Austin. Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott hugs his wife, Cecilia Abbott, and daughter, Audrey Abbott, after conceding to Gina Hinajosa at his election night watch party at Speakeasy in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
Glen Stokes III reacts to live election results while attending Gov. Greg Abbott’s election night watch party in Austin. Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at his election night watch party in Dallas. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
Democrat Gina Hinojosa celebrates her victory for Texas Governor at her watch party in Austin. Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
Attendees listen to Democrat Gina Hinojosa speaking at her election night watch party in Austin. Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune
State Rep. James Talarico speaks to supporters after defeating Republican nominee Ken Paxton for at The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 3, 2026, in Austin. Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune
People gather in front of the Texas Capitol to celebrate the democratic sweep that took place in the midterm elections after Austin state Reps. James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa win their respective races for Texas’ U.S. Senate and governor on Nov. 3, 2026. Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
Democratic state Rep. and U.S. Senator-elect James Talarico meets with supporters at a Whataburger following his election night victory against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Austin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune
