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Democrats won all four countywide contested races in the Nov. 3 election, including for county judge and Precinct 4 commissioner.

Texas Democrats hadn't seen a statewide win since 1994. They swept the 2026 midterms, but the state-level picture isn't so clear.

Agencies that work with older residents are thinking about how to sustainably meet the growing demand for their services.

In some ways, the toilets in the bathroom are an afterthought. The space is really just a hangout spot.

The Texas governor-elect and former AISD trustee has vowed to replace the state’s education commissioner, who decides state interventions.

Texas' flagship public university has seen major changes under state Republican leadership. What happens once Democrats take over?

After sweeping election wins on Tuesday, Texas Democrats are eyeing the upcoming legislative session as a chance to pursue major changes to public education, healthcare and affordability. But a Republican-controlled state Senate could limit how much they accomplish.

KUT's multimedia team spread out across Austin to capture the blue wave that broke the GOP's hold on power in Texas.

Democrats needed to flip 14 seats to win the lower chamber, which has been under Republican control since 2003. They were on track to easily clear that threshold.

At James Talarico's election night party at the Long Center, supporters who'd spent decades working for a Democratic breakthrough struggled to put emotions into words.

Latino and rural voters, the Iran war and tariffs likely played a huge role in swaying the historic midterms in Democrats' favor.

Democrat Nathan Johnson won the race for Texas attorney general, riding a blue wave that saw a sweep for Democrats in all the statewide races on the ballot.

Tucker and his Republican opponent, Nate Sheets, ran to replace longtime Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

District 1 represents central and northeast Austin and District 4 represents central and northwest Austin

The District 9 At-Large seat is one of the Austin school district’s two districtwide representative positions.

Austin ISD’s District 6 traces south Interstate 35, from south central Austin to the boundaries of Hays County, and District 7 represents southwest Austin.

Early voting results show voters favor Austin Propositions A and B.

Democratic state Rep. Vikki Goodwin held an early lead Tuesday night in the race for Texas lieutenant governor as the first results began coming in across the state

Ryan Alter has represented District 5, which includes parts of South and Southwest Austin, since being elected in 2022.

Incumbent Zo Qadri is facing off with four challengers as he seeks his second term on the City Council.

Republican Mica Arellano and Democrat Allison Bush are running to represent the district, which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays, Travis and parts of Blanco and Williamson counties.

Montserrat Garibay is expected to win the solidly blue district. Arshia Papari is running on the Green Party ticket and there is no Republican candidate.

Longtime Congressman Greg Casar faces first-time Republican challenger Lauren Peña to represent U.S. House District 37.

KUT News will be watching several federal and statewide races involving Williamson County, including U.S. House District 31, Texas Senate District 5 and Texas House District 52. We'll also be watching the race for county judge and several school district ballot items.

Follow along for the results on five city council seats, several state house and school board positions and the next House District 37 representative.

After a close primary season, Michelle Gutierrez Cohen, Geoffrey Tahuahua and Liz Gajdos are facing off for the position.

The proposal getting the most attention, Proposition I, was pushed by Save Austin Now, a political action committee.

The candidates are vying to replace Chip Roy, who has served the district that covers much of South Austin and the Texas Hill Country since 2018.

Democratic state Rep. Erin Zwiener and Republican Tennyson Moreno meet again in fast-growing Hays County, where growth and local control have become major issues.

Votes are being tallied to elect new representatives for precincts 2 and 4.

Six candidates are running to represent Austin's District 1 at City Hall.

Voters are set to decide between Austin-Travis County EMS Commander Selena Xie and Jeffery Bowen, who previously ran for mayor, as the next District 8 council member. The winner will replace outgoing Council Member Paige Ellis, who served two terms.

Incumbent José Velásquez is facing heat for his initial support of the city-backed Dog's Head development coming to the East Austin district.

Three seats are on the ballot for the Austin Community College board, but one race is uncontested.

Track results in House District 52, where voters are deciding whether to give Republican Caroline Harris Davila a third term or replace her with Democrat Chris Jimenez.

Check here for the latest results for statewide races including U.S. Senate, Texas governor, lieutenant governor and more.