2 candidates are tracked for Cameron County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ricardo "Rick" Herrera and Sylvia Garza. Candidate information follows official Cameron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee races in each party: Ricardo "Rick" Herrera ran unopposed for the Republican nomination and incumbent Sylvia Garza won the Democratic nomination over Denise Garza, 61.70% to 38.30%, per the county's official canvass. Herrera and Garza meet on the November 3 ballot.
County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.
This race. Every voter in Cameron County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Sylvia Garza, is on the ballot.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Herrera has more than 20 years of combined experience in public safety, education and community leadership, including service as a chief of police, criminal investigator and educator, per his campaign site.
Democratic Incumbent
Garza is the incumbent County Clerk, whose office operates five locations across the county including Brownsville, San Benito, Harlingen and La Feria, per the county's official page. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Cameron County Clerk in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Cameron County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ricardo "Rick" Herrera and Sylvia Garza. Candidate information follows official Cameron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Cameron County Clerk election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Cameron County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Cameron County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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