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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 41, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Julio Salinas and Gary Groves. Candidate information follows official Hidalgo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Julio Salinas (Democratic), Gary Groves (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 41. Not on the November ballot: R.D. "Bobby" Guerra, the sitting member per the 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.
Julio Salinas is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Graduated from Sharyland Pioneer High School and earned a bachelor's degree from UT Austin after attending UT Rio Grande Valley, per Texas Tribune. Has worked as a legislative director, per Texas Tribune.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Bring economic opportunity back to the Rio Grande Valley
- Support working families across the Valley
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Gary Groves is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a community activist in the Rio Grande Valley, per Texas Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
