2 candidates are tracked for District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Hinojosa and Maricela "Mari" De Leon. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Laura Hinojosa was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and meets Republican nominee Maricela "Mari" De Leon on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
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. The sitting officeholder, Laura Hinojosa, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Laura Hinojosa is the sitting Hidalgo County District Clerk, in office since 2007 and named the 2025 District Clerk of the Year for the State of Texas, 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 Laura Hinojosa.
Republican
Maricela "Mari" De Leon is CEO of De Leon Professional Services and chief special advisor to State Board of Education member LJ Francis, holding a Master of Public Administration and a Certified Public Manager credential, per Texas Border Business. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Maricela "Mari" De Leon.
Who is running for District Clerk in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Hinojosa and Maricela "Mari" De Leon. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District 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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