The 2026 Downballot Engine

Meet Our Candidates

From the top of the ticket to our local courtrooms and city halls, explore the Democratic champions running to represent Hidalgo County and fight for our shared South Texas values.

Governor

Gina Hinojosa

State of Texas

Running for Governor with a pledge to fully fund Texas public schools, secure our electrical grid, and restore reproductive freedom across the state.

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U.S. Senate

James Talarico

State of Texas

A former public school teacher fighting for working-class Texans in the U.S. Senate. Committed to lowering healthcare costs and passing common-sense gun safety laws.

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State Senate

Morgan LaMantia

Senate District 27

Defending South Texas jobs and ensuring border communities receive their fair share of state resources for infrastructure and healthcare access.

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District Attorney

Toribio "Terry" Palacios

Hidalgo County

Incumbent District Attorney focused on modernizing the justice system, prioritizing violent crime prosecution, and maintaining community transparency.

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Sheriff

J.E. "Eddie" Guerra

Hidalgo County

Working to keep Hidalgo County the safest region on the Texas border through community policing, advanced officer training, and inter-agency collaboration.

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District Judge

Renee Betancourt

449th District Court

Serving our youth and families with fairness and compassion on the bench of the 449th State District Court.

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