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Hidalgo County, Texas

Texas House District 35

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 35, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Oscar Rosa and Oscar Longoria. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Oscar Rosa (Republican), Oscar Longoria (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 35; Oscar Longoria is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Oscar Longoria, is on the ballot.

Texas › Hidalgo County › Texas House District 35

Oscar Rosa

Republican

Top priorities
  • Cut property taxes, lower prescription drug costs, and make health care accessible
  • Address human trafficking, drug smuggling and cartel violence through state-level border security measures
  • Support small businesses and job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Oscar Rosa is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a pharmacist who built and ran a pharmacy business before retiring to focus on faith and family, per campaign site. Was born and raised in Elsa, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, per campaign site.

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Oscar Longoria

Oscar Longoria

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Public safety and coordination with local law enforcement
  • Education, including support for school supply tax-free weekends

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Oscar Longoria is an attorney who owns and operates the Law Office of Oscar Longoria, focusing on criminal defense, personal injury and storm damage claims, according to his campaign site. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law and has represented House District 35, spanning Hidalgo and Cameron counties, since 2012. He is the incumbent seeking reelection.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 35 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 35, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Oscar Rosa and Oscar Longoria. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 35 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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Candidate profiles
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