Election Coverage
Today
Mercedes mayoral candidates outline goals for the city
Posted 11:57 AM 4/24/2026 by Santiago Caicedo
Mercedes residents will have to decide who will be their next mayor as two people are on the ballot vie for the position.
Channel 5 News presents candidates in alphabetical order by last name.
Starting off with Velda Garcia. She's a caregiver for elderly patients and has lost both (More)
Yesterday
Incumbent faces former TSC student in board trustee race
Posted 12:29 PM 4/23/2026 by Lucy Lopez
Voters in Brownsville are deciding who will represent them on the Texas Southmost College board.
Two candidates are running for the place 2 seat.
Incumbent Alejandra Aldrete has held the position for six years and works as director for parent and family engagement at Brownsville (More)
4/19/2026
Hidalgo County voters take part in first day of early voting
Posted 6:18 AM 4/21/2026 by Melissa Brandi
The Hidalgo County Elections Department is encouraging residents to cast their ballots during early voting for the May election.
Early voting runs through 7 p.m. at 26 locations across Hidalgo County.
McAllen resident Lydia Zuvieta said she plans to vote later this week after doing (More)
