Who is running for Weslaco City Commissioner, At-Large in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot in Weslaco, Texas: Israel Gonzalez Jr., Abad Morales and Johnny J. Salinas Jr.. The Decent Ballot's ratings: Israel Gonzalez Jr., not enough info; Abad Morales, not enough info; Johnny J. Salinas Jr., not enough info.

When is early voting in Hidalgo County, Texas for November 2026?

Early voting in Texas runs October 19 to 30, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hidalgo County posts early voting hours and locations on its elections site: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/73176

Where are the polling places in Hidalgo County?

Hidalgo County voters can use any vote center in the county on Election Day. The list is on the county elections site: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/73177

Weslaco, TX Elections 2026: Who's Running for City Council

Who is running in Weslaco, Texas in 2026

Weslaco City Commissioner, At-Large: Israel Gonzalez Jr., Abad Morales and Johnny J. Salinas Jr.

Weslaco elections

One contested city seat. Commissioner Adrian Farias (District 4) is unopposed. Weslaco ISD trustee races are in the school boards section.

City Commissioner, At-Large

Vote for one

No pick: not enough information.

Israel Gonzalez Jr.

Not enough info Nonpartisan

Weslaco city commissioner

A political newcomer who retired after about 30 years in H-E-B management, he beat incumbent Leo Muñoz by 101 votes in the first at-large race under Weslaco's new commission structure. At his swearing-in he said, "I'm here to serve Weslaco. I have an open-door policy."

Sources: The Monitor, City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County

Abad Morales

Not enough info Nonpartisan

Candidate

We found no public record of this candidate's background or positions beyond the ballot.

Sources: Hidalgo County sample ballot

Johnny J. Salinas Jr.

Not enough info Nonpartisan

Candidate

We found no public record of this candidate's background or positions beyond the ballot.

Sources: Hidalgo County sample ballot

Also on your ballot

Every Hidalgo County voter also picks in these races. Full write-ups on the Hidalgo County page.

Criminal District Attorney: Toribio "Terry" Palacios Seems like good people, Lydia Elizondo Not enough info
District Clerk: Laura Hinojosa Not enough info, Maricela "Mari" De León Not enough info
County Treasurer: Lita Leo Not enough info, Princess Anne Pena Not enough info
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2: Andrew González Not enough info, Ron McVey Not enough info
U.S. Senator: James Talarico Seems like good people, Ken Paxton Not good people
Governor: Gina Hinojosa Seems like good people, Greg Abbott Not good people
Lieutenant Governor: Vikki Goodwin Seems like good people, Dan Patrick Not good people
Attorney General: Nathan Johnson Seems like good people, Mayes Middleton Not good people
U.S. Representative, District 15: Bobby Pulido Seems like good people, Monica De La Cruz Not good people
U.S. Representative, District 28: Marlón Durán Seems like good people, Henry Cuellar Not good people, Tano Tijerina Not good people
State Representative, District 35: Oscar Longoria Seems like good people, Oscar Rosa Not enough info
State Representative, District 40: Terry Canales Seems like good people, Celeste Cabrera-Huff Not enough info
State Representative, District 41: Julio Salinas Seems like good people, Gary Groves Not good people

When and where to vote

The deadline was Monday, October 5. Check your registration with the state voter lookup.

Early voting

October 19 to 30 at 32 sites, and you can vote at any of them. Monday to Saturday, October 19 to 24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday to Friday, October 26 to 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See the early voting sites and hours (PDF) or the map of nearby sites.

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hidalgo County uses countywide polling, so you can vote at any of its 69 vote centers. See the Election Day vote centers (PDF) or the map.

Mail ballot

Application must be received (not postmarked) by Friday, October 23. If you fax or email it, the signed original must also reach the elections office by mail within four business days. Forms are on the county elections site; questions: (956) 318-2570.

Bring

A Texas driver license or ID, election ID certificate, handgun license, passport, military ID or citizenship certificate with photo. No ID? You can still vote by signing a reasonable impediment form and showing a utility bill, bank statement or voter card. Details.

Your ballot

There are 64 ballot styles. Look up yours with the county's sample ballot lookup, or browse every sample ballot.

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