Hidalgo County, Texas

Texas House District 41

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 41, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Julio Salinas and Gary Groves. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Julio Salinas (Democratic), Gary Groves (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 41. Not on the November ballot: R.D. "Bobby" Guerra, the sitting member per the 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.

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Julio Salinas

Democratic

Top priorities

Bring economic opportunity back to the Rio Grande Valley
Support working families across the Valley

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Julio Salinas is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Graduated from Sharyland Pioneer High School and earned a bachelor's degree from UT Austin after attending UT Rio Grande Valley, per Texas Tribune. Has worked as a legislative director, per Texas Tribune.

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Gary Groves

Republican

Biography

Gary Groves is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a community activist in the Rio Grande Valley, per Texas Tribune. 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 41 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 41 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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Verify this race

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

Julio Salinas, full profile Gary Groves, full profile Official Texas election office