Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day

Nov 04, 2026 | 3:16 am ET

By Visuals Team

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day

A supporter at James Talarico's watch party observes election results at The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 3, 2026, in Austin. (Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune)

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — People walk into the Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library to vote in the Midterm Election Nov. 3, 2026, in Austin.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — 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.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — People wait in line to vote at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Volunteers huddle to greet U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz outside of a polling place in Edinburg, Texas on November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa meets with Texan voters at the Austin Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Paula Rizo campaigns for her husband outside Kyle City Hall on Election Day in Kyle on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Angelita Tobias poses for a portrait while campaigning for voters outside Kyle City Hall on Election Day in Kyle on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Despite foul weather Upshur County Pct. 12 Chairman Kay Manes, 79, spends her morning stumping for republican candidates, on Tuesday November 3, 2026, outside of the polling location at Redemption Worship Center in Gilmer.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Maida Garcia places her election sticker on a memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — A construction worker passes by signs encouraging people to vote in Dallas on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — The Robot Studio positions three robots outside of the voting center at Fretz Park Branch Library to protest James Talarico, who is running for a Senate seat, in Dallas on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Tejano superstar and candidate for U.S. Congress Bobby Pulido greets supporters at a polling place in Edinburg, Texas on November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — 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 on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election at the Assembly of God Church in Waco, Texas on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa meets with Texan voters at the Austin Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Staff set up for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election watch party for the senate seat in Dallas on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — 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.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — U.S. Congress District 15 incumbent candidate Monica De La Cruz greets supporters at her watch party in McAllen, Texas on November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Workers unload ballots and election materials at Harris County Election Headquarters in Houston on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Alison Weis and Katie Graham of Austin react to election results outside the Long Center in Austin on Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Supporters of Ken Paxton for the senate seat pray for “The great republic of Texas” during Ken Paxton’s Election Night Watch Party in Dallas on November 3, 2026. Joshua Feuerstein – “We prayed for the great republic of Texas. Whatever happens tonight, god will use it for his glory.”

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Alex Mealer, Republican nominee in Texas’ 9th Congressional District, announces to her supporters that she lost during an election watch party at Daniel’s BBQ & Meat Market in Baytown on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Tejano superstar and candidate for U.S. Congress District 15 Bobby Pulido’s watch party in Edinburg, Texas on November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Texans celebrate nationwide Democrat wins at Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa’s watch party in Austin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Texas 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.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Glen Stokes III reacts to live election results while attending Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Election Night watch party in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at his election night watch party in Dallas on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Democrat Gina Hinojosa celebrates becoming the first Latina governor of Texas at a watch party in Austin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Hinojosa’s win makes her the first Democrat elected to statewide office since 1994.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — Democrat Gina Hinojosa celebrates becoming the first Latina governor of Texas at a watch party in Austin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Hinojosa’s win makes her the first Democrat elected to statewide office since 1994.

Photos: Texans cast their ballots resulting in a historic Election Day — 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.

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.

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.

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