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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 40, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Terry Canales and Celeste Cabrera-Huff. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Terry Canales (Democratic), Celeste Cabrera-Huff (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 40; Terry Canales 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Terry Canales represents Texas House District 40 in Hidalgo County, according to his campaign site, which lists education, healthcare, water resources, economic development, government transparency, and criminal justice reform among his legislative focus areas.
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Celeste Cabrera-Huff is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a business owner with professional experience building health clinics in South Texas, per campaign site. Is a survivor of domestic abuse and an Edinburg resident, per campaign site.
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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