Webb County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
24 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 17 Webb County races, led by the Webb County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeJerry Garza (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jerry Garza Democratic
- Ensuring law enforcement and first responders have adequate resources and training
- Investing in road repairs and modern county infrastructure
- Attracting quality businesses and supporting local entrepreneurs
Per the campaign site.
About Jerry Garza
Jerry Garza is a Laredo public servant with more than 25 years in public service, per his campaign site. He won the May 26 Democratic runoff for Webb County Judge and will take office with no Republican opposition in November.
May 26 runoff result: Jerry Garza won the Democratic runoff over Carlos "C.Y." Benavides, 58.89% to 41.11%, per KGNS's report on the county's official runoff results. No Republican filed for the seat left open when Tano Tijerina departed to run for Congress, so Garza is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees), per KGNS's reporting.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 2Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina Democratic Incumbent
Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina is the sitting Webb County Commissioner for Precinct 2, seeking a sixth term, per the Laredo Morning Times. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
March 3 primary result: Incumbent Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina won a three-way Democratic primary outright with just over 55% of the vote, per the Laredo Morning Times and KGNS. No Republican filed, so she is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 4Ricardo "Rick" Jaime (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ricardo "Rick" Jaime Democratic
- Roadway infrastructure improvements tied to trade and commerce
- Public safety initiatives and transparent governance
Per the KGNS coverage.
About Ricardo "Rick" Jaime
Ricardo "Rick" Jaime has served as Webb County Commissioner for Precinct 4 since 2023, emphasizing roadway infrastructure and public safety, per KGNS. Ricardo "Rick" Jaime appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
March 3 primary result: Incumbent Ricardo "Rick" Jaime won the Democratic nomination over Rebecca "Christy" Rangel-Bryand, 66.70% to 33.93%, per the Laredo Morning Times. No Republican filed, so he is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageTreasurerEsteban Rangel (D) · Liza Janette Pena (R)
Esteban Rangel Democratic
Esteban Rangel previously served as a Laredo City Council member and as a Laredo College board member, per campaign coverage. He is running for Webb County Treasurer with 15 years of public service. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Liza Janette Pena Republican
- Publishing clear, accessible financial summaries so taxpayers can see how county funds are managed
- Strengthening internal controls, dual authorization and reconciliations to safeguard county funds
- Accurate, timely payroll and regular audits in coordination with the county auditor
Per the campaign site.
About Liza Janette Pena
Dr. Liza Pena serves in the Texas State Guard and holds a doctorate in business administration with an accounting specialization, a master's in public administration, and a bachelor's in political science, per her campaign site. She is also completing a Master of Accountancy with a CPA specialization. Liza Janette Pena appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County Treasurer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
March 3 primary result: Esteban Rangel narrowly won the Democratic nomination over Nancy "Bebe" Garcia, 50.41% to 49.59%, per KGNS. He meets Republican nominee Liza Janette Pena, who was unopposed, on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageClerkMargie Ramirez Ibarra (D) · Oscar Romanos (R)
Margie Ramirez Ibarra Democratic
Margie Ramirez Ibarra appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Oscar Romanos Republican
Oscar Romanos appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Democratic incumbent Margie Ramirez Ibarra, first elected in 2002, meets Republican nominee Oscar Romanos on the November 3 ballot, per corroborating candidate listings (Vote-USA) and the Webb County Republican Party's ballot drawing coverage in KGNS.
Full race pageDistrict ClerkEsther Degollado (D) · Mario Lopez (R)
Esther Degollado Democratic Incumbent
Esther Degollado appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County District Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Mario Lopez Republican
Mario Lopez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County District Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mario Lopez.
Democratic incumbent Esther Degollado, first elected in 2011, meets Republican nominee Mario Lopez on the November 3 ballot, per corroborating candidate listings (Vote-USA sources for Webb County).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2Oscar Rene Liendo (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Oscar Rene Liendo Democratic
Oscar Rene Liendo currently serves as Webb County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2, per the county's official staff directory. Oscar Rene Liendo appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Oscar Rene Liendo is the Democratic nominee. No Republican filed, so he is the presumptive only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1Roberto "Bobby" Quintana (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Roberto "Bobby" Quintana Democratic Incumbent
Roberto "Bobby" Quintana appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
March 3 primary result: Incumbent Roberto "Bobby" Quintana won the Democratic nomination over Lupe De Leon, 69.53% to 30.47%, per the Laredo Morning Times. No Republican filed, so he is the presumptive only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2Danny Dominguez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Danny Dominguez Democratic Incumbent
Danny Dominguez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Incumbent Danny Dominguez is the Democratic nominee. No Republican filed, so he is the presumptive only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 4Jose "Pepe" Salinas (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jose "Pepe" Salinas Democratic
Jose "Pepe" Salinas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jose "Pepe" Salinas.
Single-nominee race: Incumbent Jose "Pepe" Salinas is the Democratic nominee. No Republican filed, so he is the presumptive only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageJudges
Judge, 111th District CourtJesus "Chuy" Dominguez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez Democratic
Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, 111th District Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez.
March 3 primary result: Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez won the Democratic nomination outright over Joaquin "Bowtie" Rodriguez, 52.44% to 47.56%, per KGNS and the Laredo Morning Times. No Republican filed, so he is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 1Leticia Martinez Mendoza (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Leticia Martinez Mendoza Democratic
Leticia Martinez Mendoza has served as an associate judge in Webb County for seven years and previously worked as an assistant county attorney, per the Laredo Morning Times. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Leticia Martinez Mendoza.
Single-nominee race: Leticia Martinez Mendoza won the Democratic nomination over Rosie Cuellar in the March 3 primary; the seat was left open by the retirement of Judge Hugo Martinez, per KGNS and the Laredo Morning Times. No Republican filed, so she is the presumptive only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 2Victor Villarreal (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Victor Villarreal Democratic
- Court modernization through virtual hearings and livestreamed proceedings
- Eliminating case backlogs and full compliance in guardianship auditing
Per the campaign site.
About Victor Villarreal
Victor Villarreal has served as judge of Webb County Court at Law No. 2 since being appointed in 2017 and elected in 2018, per his campaign site. He previously served as president of the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association and is a graduate of Texas A&M International University and the University of Texas School of Law. Victor Villarreal appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webb County Court at Law No. 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Single-nominee race: Incumbent Victor Villarreal drew no Democratic primary challenger, and the Republican primary was canceled for this seat for lack of a candidate, so he is the presumptive only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 4th District, Chief JusticeAntonia "Toni" Arteaga (D) · Bert Richardson (R)
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga (D) and Bert Richardson (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District, Chief Justice.
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga Democrat
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga is a sitting judge of the 57th District Court in Bexar County, first elected in 2008 and now serving her fifth term, per her campaign site. She is running for Chief Justice of the Texas 4th Court of Appeals, which covers 32 counties in South and Central Texas, per the campaign site. She has served as Past President of the Texas Association of District Judges and as a founding member of Texas Latinx Judges, per the campaign site.
Bert Richardson Republican
Bert Richardson is the Republican candidate for Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals. He has served as a judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals since 2015 and previously spent ten years as judge of the 379th District Court after appointment by Governor Bush, following earlier service as an assistant U.S. attorney and assistant district attorney in Bexar County, per his campaign site. He has 37 years of experience as a trial and appellate lawyer and judge and is board certified in criminal law.
Elected by the voters of the 4th Court of Appeals District, which covers 32 counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Webb County is split across 2 Texas House districts.
Find your districts by addressTexas House: 2 districtsDistricts 42, 80
Texas House District 42Teresa Johnson-Hernandez (R) · Richard Pena Raymond (D)
Teresa Johnson-Hernandez Republican
- Improving local schools
- Expanding healthcare access in South Texas
- Supporting small businesses and economic development
Per the campaign site.
About Teresa Johnson-Hernandez
Johnson-Hernandez is a small business owner with deep roots in Webb County, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, per the campaign site. She says she understands the community because she has lived through its growth and challenges, per the campaign site.
Richard Pena Raymond Democratic Incumbent
Richard Pena Raymond is an attorney who previously worked for U.S. Senators Lloyd Bentsen and Paul Simon, holding degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law, according to his official House biography. Born in Alice, Texas and raised in Benavides, he was first elected to the Texas House in 1992 and now chairs the House Defense and Veterans' Affairs Committee. He is the incumbent seeking reelection to House District 42. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Teresa Johnson-Hernandez (Republican), Richard Pena Raymond (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 42; Richard Pena Raymond 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 80Cecilia Castellano (D) · Don McLaughlin (R)
Cecilia Castellano Democratic
- Investing in public schools, opposing vouchers and raising teacher pay
- Expanding Medicaid and protecting rural hospitals
- Supporting small business growth and broadband and water infrastructure funding
Per the campaign site.
About Cecilia Castellano
Castellano is a third-generation Texan from Atascosa County and president of AZTECA Designs & Construction, per the campaign site. She has served as a Bible instructor at New Life Christian Center since 2014, per the campaign site. She is married to Antonio Castellano and has two children, per the campaign site.
Don McLaughlin Republican Incumbent
Don McLaughlin is a former mayor of Uvalde who now represents Texas House District 80, covering Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, Uvalde, Webb and Zavala counties, according to his official House biography. He is the incumbent seeking reelection; no verified campaign website was found as of 2026-09-11. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Cecilia Castellano (Democratic), Don McLaughlin (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 80; Don McLaughlin 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.
Full race pageTexas Senate District 21Julie Dahlberg (R) · Judith Zaffirini (D)
Julie Dahlberg Republican
- Eliminate property taxes and reduce government waste
- Water security and election integrity
- Increase teacher compensation while reducing administrative spending
Per the campaign site.
About Julie Dahlberg
Julie Dahlberg is a U.S. Army veteran who owns MYCO Glass & Mirror, a glass company in La Vernia, according to her campaign website. She previously served as executive director of a San Antonio sober-living nonprofit and is the Republican nominee for Texas Senate District 21, challenging Democratic incumbent Judith Zaffirini.
Judith Zaffirini Democratic Incumbent
- Healthcare access, including Medicaid and pre-existing condition coverage
- Education and educator compensation
- Property tax reduction
Per the campaign site.
About Judith Zaffirini
Judith Zaffirini is the Democratic incumbent for Texas Senate District 21, which stretches from the Rio Grande to the Colorado River and the Valley. A former communications specialist and 13-year teacher with BS, MA, and PhD degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, she became the first woman Dean of the Senate on December 31, 2023, and has passed 1,524 bills since 1987, the most in Texas legislative history, according to her official Senate biography.
Julie Dahlberg (Republican), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 21; Judith Zaffirini 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.
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