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Richard Cortez

Democratic · Texas · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Hidalgo County Judge, Texas

Biography

Richard Cortez is the sitting Hidalgo County judge, in office since January 2019, and previously served as mayor and city commissioner of McAllen, per the county's official website and Texas Border Business. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Richard Cortez.

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