One candidate is tracked for County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Arturo Guajardo, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Arturo Guajardo, Jr. was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass (no Republican candidate filed for County Clerk).
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 Hidalgo County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Arturo Guajardo, Jr., is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Arturo Guajardo, Jr. is the sitting Hidalgo County Clerk, in office since January 2007 and seeking a fifth term, per Texas Border Business. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Arturo Guajardo, Jr.
Who is running for County Clerk in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Arturo Guajardo, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the 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 Hidalgo County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Hidalgo County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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