2 candidates are tracked for County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lita Leo and Princess Anne Pena. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Lita Leo won the Democratic nomination over Alex Cantu (55.89%-44.11%) and meets Republican nominee Princess Anne Pena on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.
This race. Every voter in Hidalgo County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Lita Leo, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Lita Leo is the sitting Hidalgo County Treasurer, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lita Leo.
Republican
Princess Anne Pena is a Mission-based healthcare provider running for Hidalgo County Treasurer, per local election coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Princess Anne Pena.
Who is running for County Treasurer in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lita Leo and Princess Anne Pena. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the County Treasurer 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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