One candidate is tracked for Judge, County Probate Court No. 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JoAnne Garcia. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: JoAnne Garcia 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).
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This race. The sitting officeholder, JoAnne Garcia, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
Texas › Hidalgo County › Judge, County Probate Court No. 1
Democratic Incumbent
JoAnne Garcia is the sitting judge of Hidalgo County Probate Court No. 1, 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 JoAnne Garcia.
Who is running for Judge, County Probate Court No. 1 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Judge, County Probate Court No. 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JoAnne Garcia. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Judge, County Probate Court No. 1 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.
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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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