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Hidalgo County, Texas

Texas House District 36

One candidate is tracked for Texas House District 36, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sergio Muñoz, Jr. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sergio Muñoz, Jr (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 36; Sergio Muñoz, Jr 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, Sergio Muñoz, Jr, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sergio Muñoz, Jr

Sergio Muñoz, Jr

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Sergio Muñoz, Jr. has represented Texas House District 36 in Hidalgo County since 2011, according to the Texas House's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 36 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Texas House District 36, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sergio Muñoz, Jr. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 36 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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