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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 Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Gun violence prevention
- Public education
- Healthcare access
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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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.
2026 priorities (per the San Antonio Report)
- 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
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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