Uvalde County, Texas

Texas Senate District 19

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Roland Gutierrez and Marcus Cardenas. Candidate information follows official Uvalde County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Marcus Cardenas (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 19; Roland Gutierrez is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' 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, Roland Gutierrez, is on the ballot.

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Roland Gutierrez

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Gun violence prevention
Public education
Healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Roland Gutierrez is the Democratic incumbent for Texas Senate District 19. He is an attorney and founder of the Gutierrez Law Firm, which specializes in immigration law, according to his official Senate biography. He earned a BA in political science from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995 and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1998, and previously served as a state representative from 2008 to 2021 and on the San Antonio City Council.

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Marcus Cardenas

Republican

Top priorities

Property tax relief for working families
Expand career and technical education in trades such as HVAC and plumbing
Attract new industries and support small businesses

Per the San Antonio Report.

Biography

Marcus Cardenas owns Vertex Concrete, a concrete furniture business, and previously worked in his family's plumbing business, according to the San Antonio Report. A native of San Antonio's Southside, he is the Republican nominee for Texas Senate District 19, challenging Democratic incumbent Roland Gutierrez.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 19 in 2026?

When is the Texas Senate District 19 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 Uvalde County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Uvalde County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Uvalde County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Roland Gutierrez, full profile Marcus Cardenas, full profile Official Texas election office