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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed18
Profiles29
Races We’re Tracking
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Richard Gonzales · Democratic▾
Richard Gonzales ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 41. Richard Gonzales is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Richard Gonzales ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 41 · Richard Gonzales is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Robert Cantu Jr. · Republican▾
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McAllen City Commission District 5
City
Felida Villarreal▾
Felida Villarreal is a certified public accountant and the President and CEO of the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA). A lifelong resident of McAllen, she announced her candidacy for McAllen City Commissioner District 5, aiming to bring her leadership experience and financial expertise to city government. Villarreal is focused on addressing key issues such as economic development, infrastructur
Priorities: Economic Development · Infrastructure Investment · Fiscal Responsibility
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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 - District 1
Local
Juan Peña Jr. · Democratic▾
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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1
Local
Lisa Mancha-Sánchez · Democratic▾
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Cynthia A. Gutiérrez · Democratic▾
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Jorge Zambrano · Democratic▾
Jorge Zambrano - Ballotpedia Jorge Zambrano was a <strong member of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District in Texas, representing Place 4.</strong He assumed office in 2016. Jesse Zambrano - Ballotpedia Incumbent Jesse Zambrano defeated Ruben Guajardo Jr. in the general election for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Place 5 on November 3, 2020.
Priorities: Jorge Zambrano - Ballotpedia Jorge Zambrano was a <strong member of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District in Texas, representing Place 4.</strong He assumed office in 2016 · Jesse Zambrano - Ballotpedia Incumbent Jesse Zambrano defeated Ruben Guajardo Jr · in the general election for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Place 5 on November 3, 2020
Probate Court No. 2 Judge
Local
Larry Esparza · Democratic▾
Larry Esparza serves as the Place 6 representative on the McAllen Independent School District school board in Texas. His role on the board demonstrates his dedication to public education and community service within the McAllen area. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
Aissa Garza · Democratic▾
Aissa Garza is a Democratic Party candidate for election to the Hidalgo County Probate Court. Aissa Garza is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Aissa Garza is a Democratic Party candidate for election to the Hidalgo County Probate Court · Aissa Garza is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1
Local
Victor Hernández · Democratic▾
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Jason Peña · Democratic▾
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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
Local
Andrew González · Democratic▾
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Ron McVey · Republican▾
No biographical information regarding professional background, education, or experience is available in the provided. Ron McVey is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: No biographical information regarding professional background, education, or experience is available in the provided · Ron McVey is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
No biographical information regarding Daniel Marichalar's professional background, education. Daniel Marichalar is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: No biographical information regarding Daniel Marichalar's professional background, education · Daniel Marichalar is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Jorge Arce · Democratic▾
Information on Jorge Arce's professional background, education, and experience is not. Jorge Arce is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Information on Jorge Arce's professional background, education, and experience is not · Jorge Arce is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
County Treasurer - District 1
County
Princess Anne Pena · Republican▾
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Judge of Probate Court No. 2 of Hidalgo County
County
Aissa I. Garza▾
Aissa I. Garza is a candidate for Judge of the newly created Probate Court No. 2 of Hidalgo County, Texas. A seasoned attorney with fifteen years of experience, a CPA, and a Certified Fraud Examiner, Garza emphasizes applying the law diligently and conservatively to meet the needs of families. She is committed to transparency and open dialogue to ensure the court serves the community with efficiency and compassion.
Priorities: Apply the law diligently and conservatively · Ensure Probate Court No. 2 meets the needs of families experiencing difficult moments · Promote transparency and open dialogue for efficient and compassionate court service
Maricela De Leon is a Republican candidate for Hidalgo County District Clerk. Maricela De Leon is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Maricela De Leon is a Republican candidate for Hidalgo County District Clerk · Maricela De Leon is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
County Treasurer
County
Lita Leo · Democratic▾
Lita Leo currently serves as the Hidalgo County Treasurer, an office she holds until December. Lita Leo is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Lita Leo currently serves as the Hidalgo County Treasurer, an office she holds until December · Lita Leo is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Hidalgo County District Clerk
County
Laura Hinojosa · Democratic▾
Laura Hinojosa is the incumbent Hidalgo County District Clerk in Texas. A Democratic candidate, she ran for re-election in 2022 and is currently a candidate in the 2026 Democratic primary for the same position. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 2
County
Eduardo Cantu · Democratic▾
Eduardo Cantu is the incumbent Hidalgo County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in Texas. Eduardo Cantu is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Eduardo Cantu is the incumbent Hidalgo County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in Texas · Eduardo Cantu is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
No professional background, education, or experience details are available in the provided. Pablo Soto Jr. is associated with the Democratic party in available records; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: No professional background, education, or experience details are available in the provided · Pablo Soto Jr. is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
County Court at Law Judge
County
Katherine García Pérez · Democratic▾
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Fred Garza · Democratic▾
Fred Garza (Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Fred Garza (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for <strong judge of the Hidalgo County Court at Law No. Garza is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Hidalgo County, Texas, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia Fred Garza (D) Katherine Garcia Perez (D) Hidalgo County Court at Law No.
Priorities: Fred Garza (Hidalgo County Court at Law No · , Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Fred Garza (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for <strong judge of the Hidalgo County Court at Law No · Garza is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Hidalgo County, Texas, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia Fred Garza (D) Katherine Garcia Perez (D) Hidalgo County Court at Law No
County Judge
County
Richard Cortez · Democratic▾
Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the. Richard Cortez is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the · Richard Cortez is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
County Clerk
County
Arturo Guajardo Jr. · Democratic▾
We cannot provide a description for this page right now Endorsements by Arturo Guajardo Jr - Ballotpedia This page contains a list of political endorsements made by Arturo Guajardo Jr. Hidalgo County, TX - Official Website Mr. Guajardo is also a certified mediator.
Priorities: We cannot provide a description for this page right now Endorsements by Arturo Guajardo Jr - Ballotpedia This page contains a list of political endorsements made by Arturo Guajardo Jr · Hidalgo County, TX - Official Website Mr · Guajardo is also a certified mediator
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