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2 candidates are tracked for District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Hinojosa and Maricela "Mari" De Leon. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Laura Hinojosa was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and meets Republican nominee Maricela "Mari" De Leon on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Democratic · Incumbent
Laura Hinojosa is the sitting Hidalgo County District Clerk, in office since 2007 and named the 2025 District Clerk of the Year for the State of Texas, per the county's official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Laura Hinojosa.
Republican
Maricela "Mari" De Leon is CEO of De Leon Professional Services and chief special advisor to State Board of Education member LJ Francis, holding a Master of Public Administration and a Certified Public Manager credential, per Texas Border Business. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Maricela "Mari" De Leon.