Elections

PHOTOS: Historical look at Fort Worth elections over the years from Star-Telegram archive

Nov. 6, 1990: Mike Moncrief and his wife Rosie celebrate his first election to the Senate in 1990.
Nov. 6, 1990: Mike Moncrief and his wife Rosie celebrate his first election to the Senate in 1990. Beatrice Terrazas Star-Telegram

As much as things have changed with how we conduct elections over the past century, it’s remarkable how much hasn’t changed.

The long lines on election day. The excitement and anticipation after polls close. The celebrations, and of course, the painful defeats.

The Star-Telegram has been covering elections for longer than anyone in Fort Worth has been alive. Here’s a look back at some of the most memorable moments (and a few fun ones, too) captured by our staff photographers.

Aug. 21, 1958: “The Fort Worth Junior Chamber of Commerce came forth with a potent appeal for a good turnout of voters in Saturday’s Democratic primary runoff. Barbara Moore, 24, secretary in the Jaycees office was elected at ‘Miss Don’t Forge to Vote.’”
Aug. 21, 1958: “The Fort Worth Junior Chamber of Commerce came forth with a potent appeal for a good turnout of voters in Saturday’s Democratic primary runoff. Barbara Moore, 24, secretary in the Jaycees office was elected at ‘Miss Don’t Forge to Vote.’” George Smith Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
March 1, 2016: Candidate volunteers Sean Mullins (Bill Waybourn), Ryan Zelazny (Charlie Geren) and Sheridan French (Bo French) greeting voters outside of the Westover Hills Town Hall on Super Tuesday.
March 1, 2016: Candidate volunteers Sean Mullins (Bill Waybourn), Ryan Zelazny (Charlie Geren) and Sheridan French (Bo French) greeting voters outside of the Westover Hills Town Hall on Super Tuesday. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram
Nov. 4, 1952: At noon voters at Precinct 117 had to go to the schoolyard to make room for children to eat their lunches in the auditorium. They leaned against outside walls to mark ballots.
Nov. 4, 1952: At noon voters at Precinct 117 had to go to the schoolyard to make room for children to eat their lunches in the auditorium. They leaned against outside walls to mark ballots. Wilburn Davis Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 4, 2008: At 6:30 a.m., there was a line down the steps of Tanglewood Elementary School in Fort Worth. Janet Brammer, seated, waited with other voters for the 7 a.m. opening. In the background are: Sue Wernet, Dabiel Leverdnz, Jo Belew, Jesse Reinburg and J.J. Appelfeller.
Nov. 4, 2008: At 6:30 a.m., there was a line down the steps of Tanglewood Elementary School in Fort Worth. Janet Brammer, seated, waited with other voters for the 7 a.m. opening. In the background are: Sue Wernet, Dabiel Leverdnz, Jo Belew, Jesse Reinburg and J.J. Appelfeller. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram/Paul Moseley
Nov. 6, 1974: The day after Mike Moncrief was elected Tarrant County judge by a landslide, the Star­-Telegram took this posed portrait.
Nov. 6, 1974: The day after Mike Moncrief was elected Tarrant County judge by a landslide, the Star­-Telegram took this posed portrait. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
May 14, 2011: Betsy Price greets Judy Rupay while awaiting mayoral election results at Michael’s in west Fort Worth.
May 14, 2011: Betsy Price greets Judy Rupay while awaiting mayoral election results at Michael’s in west Fort Worth. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram
July 27, 1946: Primary election voters are rushing to the polls early Saturday morning to cast their ballots. A crowd of people are shown waiting in line before 7 a.m. for the polls to open at Amon Carter Riverside High School.
July 27, 1946: Primary election voters are rushing to the polls early Saturday morning to cast their ballots. A crowd of people are shown waiting in line before 7 a.m. for the polls to open at Amon Carter Riverside High School. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Oct. 20, 2008: Nikita Watts of Arlington brought in a lounge chair from the car. She was the last person in line Monday evening about 6 p.m. waiting to cast her vote with the line still double lined. Early voting started Monday, for the Nov. 4 election, and election officials want voters to make sure they know where they’re going. Over the next two weeks, Tarrant County voters can cast a ballot at any of the 37 early-voting locations set up around the county, or at nine sites at area colleges.
Oct. 20, 2008: Nikita Watts of Arlington brought in a lounge chair from the car. She was the last person in line Monday evening about 6 p.m. waiting to cast her vote with the line still double lined. Early voting started Monday, for the Nov. 4 election, and election officials want voters to make sure they know where they’re going. Over the next two weeks, Tarrant County voters can cast a ballot at any of the 37 early-voting locations set up around the county, or at nine sites at area colleges. Bruce Maxwell Star-Telegram
April 3, 1951: Two veteran vote-counters were served coffee and biscuits at Precinct 3 in the fire station at 1700 Jones early before their chores in the city election. Seated are Mrs. James J. Stamps, left, assistant judge, and Mrs. W. A. James, election judge and precinct chairman. Serving them are City Fireman A. K. Freeman, pouring coffee, and Jack Thomson.
April 3, 1951: Two veteran vote-counters were served coffee and biscuits at Precinct 3 in the fire station at 1700 Jones early before their chores in the city election. Seated are Mrs. James J. Stamps, left, assistant judge, and Mrs. W. A. James, election judge and precinct chairman. Serving them are City Fireman A. K. Freeman, pouring coffee, and Jack Thomson. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Aug. 13, 1989: Congressman Jim Wright congratulates Pete Geren’s success in the 12th District special election.
Aug. 13, 1989: Congressman Jim Wright congratulates Pete Geren’s success in the 12th District special election. Mark Gail Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
April 17, 1977: Shirley Johnson at Fort Worth City Hall after a successful campaign is District 9.
April 17, 1977: Shirley Johnson at Fort Worth City Hall after a successful campaign is District 9. Rodger Mallison Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
April 2, 1945: Mrs. J. H. Luther standing with a pencil in her hand as she marks on a voting slip in the Fort Worth city election.
April 2, 1945: Mrs. J. H. Luther standing with a pencil in her hand as she marks on a voting slip in the Fort Worth city election. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
March 9, 2004: Phyllis Marriage leaves the Knights of Columbus on Yuma in Fort Worth with her daughter, Devona, 6, after casting her vote in the primary election.
March 9, 2004: Phyllis Marriage leaves the Knights of Columbus on Yuma in Fort Worth with her daughter, Devona, 6, after casting her vote in the primary election. Jessica Kourkounis Special to the Star-Telegram
Nov. 4, 1952: Fort Worth voters were swarming to the polls Tuesday in unprecedented turnouts. This picture was taken five minutes before the polling place opened at Precinct 118, Ridglea Methodist Church, Winthrop and Locke. Early morning lineups like this were common throughout the city.
Nov. 4, 1952: Fort Worth voters were swarming to the polls Tuesday in unprecedented turnouts. This picture was taken five minutes before the polling place opened at Precinct 118, Ridglea Methodist Church, Winthrop and Locke. Early morning lineups like this were common throughout the city. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 6, 2018: Pam Durham, first vice president of the Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club, cheers as Democratic candidates rise in voting results on election night during a watch party at T&P Station Ballroom.
Nov. 6, 2018: Pam Durham, first vice president of the Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club, cheers as Democratic candidates rise in voting results on election night during a watch party at T&P Station Ballroom. Star-Telegram
Aug. 25, 1945: Voting turnout is light for the constitutional amendments election. A mid-morning scene at Precinct 3 shows the small turnout. One lone voter, I.N. Snow, is standing and receiving his ballot. Seated, left to right, are election judges A.H. Johnson, El L. Davis, and Leon Friedman.
Aug. 25, 1945: Voting turnout is light for the constitutional amendments election. A mid-morning scene at Precinct 3 shows the small turnout. One lone voter, I.N. Snow, is standing and receiving his ballot. Seated, left to right, are election judges A.H. Johnson, El L. Davis, and Leon Friedman. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
May 22, 2018: Wendy Burgess, a Republican running for Tarrant County tax assessor collector, campaigning on primary runoff election day at Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Mansfield.
May 22, 2018: Wendy Burgess, a Republican running for Tarrant County tax assessor collector, campaigning on primary runoff election day at Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Mansfield. Max Faulkner Star-Telegram
Nov. 4, 1952: Voters jammed polling places in Fort Worth and Tarrant County on Tuesday, as evidenced by these photos taken at Precinct 117, Bluebonnet School. Crowds of voters here were so great they had to be moved to permit children to enter school. A block-long line awaited officials when the voting started at 7 a.m. At 11:30 a. m., 1200 of the precinct’s 3180 voters had cast their ballots.
Nov. 4, 1952: Voters jammed polling places in Fort Worth and Tarrant County on Tuesday, as evidenced by these photos taken at Precinct 117, Bluebonnet School. Crowds of voters here were so great they had to be moved to permit children to enter school. A block-long line awaited officials when the voting started at 7 a.m. At 11:30 a. m., 1200 of the precinct’s 3180 voters had cast their ballots. Wilburn Davis Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 8, 1972: Joel Turner, 13, political analyst for the “Hoot Owl” children’s newspaper in Arlington, helps check results of a national children’s poll tabulated at Six Flags Over Texas.
Nov. 8, 1972: Joel Turner, 13, political analyst for the “Hoot Owl” children’s newspaper in Arlington, helps check results of a national children’s poll tabulated at Six Flags Over Texas. Willis Knight Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 4, 2008: Volunteer Lucy Green campaigns for Barack Obama at the corner of Rosedale and Bransford outside a polling location at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church as voters cast their ballots in the general election.
Nov. 4, 2008: Volunteer Lucy Green campaigns for Barack Obama at the corner of Rosedale and Bransford outside a polling location at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church as voters cast their ballots in the general election. RODGER MALLISON STAR-TELEGRAM
Nov. 4, 1952: W.C. Pitchford, 93, of 2705 Roosevelt has been voting 70 years. He cast his ballot for Gen. Dwight Eisenhower for president.
Nov. 4, 1952: W.C. Pitchford, 93, of 2705 Roosevelt has been voting 70 years. He cast his ballot for Gen. Dwight Eisenhower for president. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Voting official, Marilyn Basham, facing left, turns in her precincts votes as election deputy Jeanne Lyon, facing right, checks her official voting bag on election night November 2, 2004 at the Tarrant County Courthouse. Two other election deputies, Mary Hawpe and Mattie Johnson, also help double check the voters bags.
Voting official, Marilyn Basham, facing left, turns in her precincts votes as election deputy Jeanne Lyon, facing right, checks her official voting bag on election night November 2, 2004 at the Tarrant County Courthouse. Two other election deputies, Mary Hawpe and Mattie Johnson, also help double check the voters bags. JILL JOHNSON Star-Telegram
Voters wait in line outside of the Tarrant County Elections Center on Friday, October 30, 2020, to cast their ballots early in primary election.
Voters wait in line outside of the Tarrant County Elections Center on Friday, October 30, 2020, to cast their ballots early in primary election. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
Aug. 5, 1944: Voters crowded to the polls in numbers early for Saturday’s local option election, in contrast to the light vote at the first primary. Two women are sitting a table reading from a long list of names. Six men are standing around the room waiting their turn to cast their ballots.
Aug. 5, 1944: Voters crowded to the polls in numbers early for Saturday’s local option election, in contrast to the light vote at the first primary. Two women are sitting a table reading from a long list of names. Six men are standing around the room waiting their turn to cast their ballots. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 6, 1990: Mike Moncrief and his wife Rosie celebrate his first election to the Senate in 1990.
Nov. 6, 1990: Mike Moncrief and his wife Rosie celebrate his first election to the Senate in 1990. Beatrice Terrazas Star-Telegram
May 2, 1964: Congressman Jim Wright and wife Mab with son Jimmy, celebrate a Wright landslide victory.
May 2, 1964: Congressman Jim Wright and wife Mab with son Jimmy, celebrate a Wright landslide victory. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 8, 2016: Supporters of a bond measure to build a new Texas Rangers stadium. Becky Berry, husband Andy Berry and former council member Wayne Ogle, center, take a moment for a selfie during their campaign outside of the Elzie Odom Rec Center on election day in Arlington.
Nov. 8, 2016: Supporters of a bond measure to build a new Texas Rangers stadium. Becky Berry, husband Andy Berry and former council member Wayne Ogle, center, take a moment for a selfie during their campaign outside of the Elzie Odom Rec Center on election day in Arlington. Max Faulkner Star-Telegram
Nov. 9, 1912: Albert Shockley pushing Carl Schilder down Main Street in a wheelbarrow. There is a sign on the brick wall behind them that reads, “I bet on Taft working hard, Albert Shockley” and “I bet on Wilson taking it easy, Carl Schilder”. The caption under the image reads “Paying his election bet in Fort Worth, Texas.
Nov. 9, 1912: Albert Shockley pushing Carl Schilder down Main Street in a wheelbarrow. There is a sign on the brick wall behind them that reads, “I bet on Taft working hard, Albert Shockley” and “I bet on Wilson taking it easy, Carl Schilder”. The caption under the image reads “Paying his election bet in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Congressman Pete Geren, left, and state Sen. Mike Moncrief talk on election night in 1992 in Fort Worth.
Congressman Pete Geren, left, and state Sen. Mike Moncrief talk on election night in 1992 in Fort Worth. Star-Telegram
July 31, 2012: Marc Veasey worked the room thanking all who have supported him at an election night party after the polls closed at 7 p.m. at the Victory Arts Center. Veasey is running for Congressional District 33 against Domingo Garcia of Dallas.
July 31, 2012: Marc Veasey worked the room thanking all who have supported him at an election night party after the polls closed at 7 p.m. at the Victory Arts Center. Veasey is running for Congressional District 33 against Domingo Garcia of Dallas. Paul Moseley Star-Telegram
1944: Velma Marlin at the Star-Telegram taking election returns.
1944: Velma Marlin at the Star-Telegram taking election returns. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
April 11, 2006: Russ Casey, Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, second from right, looks at election night results with brother, Gene Casey, far left, and supporters Dustin Henry, Conan Saunders and Monty Leverett at the Pizza Garden Restaurant in Bedford.
April 11, 2006: Russ Casey, Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, second from right, looks at election night results with brother, Gene Casey, far left, and supporters Dustin Henry, Conan Saunders and Monty Leverett at the Pizza Garden Restaurant in Bedford. Raul Vasquez STAR-TELEGRAM
April 8, 1941: Left to right are Mrs. M.A. Elliott, 1616 Carleton Ave., election judge; Mrs. P.L. Forbes, 4613 Washburn Ave.; and Mrs. P. F. Middleton, 4700 Birchman Ave. Mrs. Elliott is crocheting while the other two darn socks. These election officials at the fire hall box volunteered to darn the firemen at Station 18’s socks for them after a City Council election.
April 8, 1941: Left to right are Mrs. M.A. Elliott, 1616 Carleton Ave., election judge; Mrs. P.L. Forbes, 4613 Washburn Ave.; and Mrs. P. F. Middleton, 4700 Birchman Ave. Mrs. Elliott is crocheting while the other two darn socks. These election officials at the fire hall box volunteered to darn the firemen at Station 18’s socks for them after a City Council election. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
March 9, 1988: State Rep. Garfield Thompson, left, and his son Sidney checking election results on Super Tuesday.
March 9, 1988: State Rep. Garfield Thompson, left, and his son Sidney checking election results on Super Tuesday. Joyce Marshall Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 5, 1940: Mrs. George Thompson Jr. and Mr. George Church of Pasadena, Texas, and Fort Worth, attend an election dinner party at River Crest Country Club to support presidential candidate Wendell Lewis Willkie, a Republican who would lose that election to incumbent Franklin Roosevelt.
Nov. 5, 1940: Mrs. George Thompson Jr. and Mr. George Church of Pasadena, Texas, and Fort Worth, attend an election dinner party at River Crest Country Club to support presidential candidate Wendell Lewis Willkie, a Republican who would lose that election to incumbent Franklin Roosevelt. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 4, 2008: Sam Blackwell and Emma Hodcroft of Fort Worth applaud and cheer as they watch the speech of President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday night, televised at the Fort Worth Hilton.
Nov. 4, 2008: Sam Blackwell and Emma Hodcroft of Fort Worth applaud and cheer as they watch the speech of President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday night, televised at the Fort Worth Hilton. RICHARD W. RODRIGUEZ SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
June 28, 1941: Left to right, Gov. W. Lee O’Daniel, Pat O’Daniel and Mrs. O’Daniel voting at their home box in Precinct 95 in the Senate election.
June 28, 1941: Left to right, Gov. W. Lee O’Daniel, Pat O’Daniel and Mrs. O’Daniel voting at their home box in Precinct 95 in the Senate election. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
March 2, 2010: Rep. Kay Granger talks on the phone with a supporter as she watches the returns for the Republican primary election at Winslow’s Wine Cafe in Fort Worth.
March 2, 2010: Rep. Kay Granger talks on the phone with a supporter as she watches the returns for the Republican primary election at Winslow’s Wine Cafe in Fort Worth. RODGER MALLISON STAR-TELEGRAM
April 11, 2006: Former Southlake Mayor Gary Fickes, center, Republican candidate for Tarrant County commisioner, Precinct 3, talks with supporters Tom Wilder, Tarrant County district clerk, left; Jamal Qaddura and Barkat Ali on election night at the Railhead Restaurant in Colleyville.
April 11, 2006: Former Southlake Mayor Gary Fickes, center, Republican candidate for Tarrant County commisioner, Precinct 3, talks with supporters Tom Wilder, Tarrant County district clerk, left; Jamal Qaddura and Barkat Ali on election night at the Railhead Restaurant in Colleyville. Raul Vasquez STAR-TELEGRAM
May 10, 2008: Mansfield mayorial candidate David Cook and his wife Tonya Cook read a text message on his cell phone showing that he is ahead of his opponent Bryndan Wright in Satursday’s mayor election. His election party was held at Stevens Gardens & Grill in Mansfield.
May 10, 2008: Mansfield mayorial candidate David Cook and his wife Tonya Cook read a text message on his cell phone showing that he is ahead of his opponent Bryndan Wright in Satursday’s mayor election. His election party was held at Stevens Gardens & Grill in Mansfield. Willis Knight Special to the Star-Telegram
Nov. 5, 1940: Mr. and Mrs. Van Zandt Smith, hosting an election dinner party at River Crest Country Club, shown at the score board on which voting was recorded.
Nov. 5, 1940: Mr. and Mrs. Van Zandt Smith, hosting an election dinner party at River Crest Country Club, shown at the score board on which voting was recorded. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
March 4, 2008: Texas Rep. Charlie Geren (top, second from left) looks over election returns with supporters at a victory party held at The Original Mexican Restaurant in Fort Worth.
March 4, 2008: Texas Rep. Charlie Geren (top, second from left) looks over election returns with supporters at a victory party held at The Original Mexican Restaurant in Fort Worth. TOM PENNINGTON STAR-TELEGRAM
May 9, 2015: Arlington mayoral candidate Jeff Williams and his wife celebrate early returns at his election night watch party at River Legacy Living Science Center.
May 9, 2015: Arlington mayoral candidate Jeff Williams and his wife celebrate early returns at his election night watch party at River Legacy Living Science Center. Joyce Marshall Star-Telegram
May 8, 2010: From left, Zoie Jackson, 6; Bruce Jackson; and Alexis Jackson, 10; look on as Tobi Jackson raises her arms triumphantly at her party at Italy Pizza and Pasta. Jackson defeated Jean McClung in the Fort Worth ISD district 2 election.
May 8, 2010: From left, Zoie Jackson, 6; Bruce Jackson; and Alexis Jackson, 10; look on as Tobi Jackson raises her arms triumphantly at her party at Italy Pizza and Pasta. Jackson defeated Jean McClung in the Fort Worth ISD district 2 election. RICHARD W. RODRIGUEZ SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM
April 4, 1981: Louis Zapata, right, with Woodie Woods, center, and Herman Stute on election night in Fort Worth. All three men Woods and Zapata were running for re-election, Woods won the mayoral race and Zapata won a seat in city council.
April 4, 1981: Louis Zapata, right, with Woodie Woods, center, and Herman Stute on election night in Fort Worth. All three men Woods and Zapata were running for re-election, Woods won the mayoral race and Zapata won a seat in city council. Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 5, 1986: Rep. Jim Wright enjoys a re-election victory celebration at the North Side Coliseum, Fort Worth.
Nov. 5, 1986: Rep. Jim Wright enjoys a re-election victory celebration at the North Side Coliseum, Fort Worth. Norm Tindell Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Dec. 2, 1940: Two scenes which made history today at the Tarrant County courthouse. One of them is election of George M. Conner, Fort Worth attorney, elected judge of Seventeenth District Court. Second, is Deputy Sheriff Bill Parr, bailiff, proclaiming the election, conducted by the Tarrant County Bar.
Dec. 2, 1940: Two scenes which made history today at the Tarrant County courthouse. One of them is election of George M. Conner, Fort Worth attorney, elected judge of Seventeenth District Court. Second, is Deputy Sheriff Bill Parr, bailiff, proclaiming the election, conducted by the Tarrant County Bar. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
May 19, 1990: Elzie Odom celebrating with a group of supporters after winning a city council election in Arlington, Texas by 16 votes to become the first African American city councilman in the city.
May 19, 1990: Elzie Odom celebrating with a group of supporters after winning a city council election in Arlington, Texas by 16 votes to become the first African American city councilman in the city. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 7, 2006: Tarrant County District Attorney Tim Curry greets supporters at his victory party on election night.
Nov. 7, 2006: Tarrant County District Attorney Tim Curry greets supporters at his victory party on election night. JOYCE MARSHALL STAR-TELEGRAM/JOYCE MARSHALL
Nov. 7, 2000: David Briggs of Fort Worth stands and cheers as George W. Bush pulls ahead of Al Gore in electoral votes, during a Tarrant County GOP poll watching party at the Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth.
Nov. 7, 2000: David Briggs of Fort Worth stands and cheers as George W. Bush pulls ahead of Al Gore in electoral votes, during a Tarrant County GOP poll watching party at the Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. Sharon M. Steinman Star-Telegram
Aug. 23, 1958: Joe Burns, accompanied by daughters Toy, left, and Honey, 3, was one of the early Saturday voters at the Precinct 94 box in the second Democratic primary.
Aug. 23, 1958: Joe Burns, accompanied by daughters Toy, left, and Honey, 3, was one of the early Saturday voters at the Precinct 94 box in the second Democratic primary. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Library Special Collections
Nov. 8, 2016: Melanie Frias got to watch her grandmother, Virginia Frias, vote at Diamond Hill/Jarvis library on Election Day.
Nov. 8, 2016: Melanie Frias got to watch her grandmother, Virginia Frias, vote at Diamond Hill/Jarvis library on Election Day. Joyce Marshall Star-Telegram
Oct. 22, 2004: Ruth Koberg, who turns 100 on election day, has voted in every election since 1928. Here she shares a bit of life wisdom with election clerk Pam Dildy, who helped her navigate the new touch screen voting system at an early voting location in the YMCA in Benbrook.
Oct. 22, 2004: Ruth Koberg, who turns 100 on election day, has voted in every election since 1928. Here she shares a bit of life wisdom with election clerk Pam Dildy, who helped her navigate the new touch screen voting system at an early voting location in the YMCA in Benbrook. RODGER MALLISON STAR-TELEGRAM

This story was originally published November 5, 2024 at 2:38 PM.

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