Laura Hinojosa (Hidalgo County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026)

Laura Hinojosa

Democratic Party

Candidate, Hidalgo County District Clerk

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

McAllen Memorial High School

Personal

Profession

Clerk

Contact

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Laura Hinojosa (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Hidalgo County District Clerk in Texas. Hinojosa was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Hinojosa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Laura Hinojosa provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 27, 2026:

• High school: McAllen Memorial High School
• Bachelor's: Pan American University ( now UTRGV ), 1994
• Profession: Clerk
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Hidalgo County District Clerk

Incumbent Laura Hinojosa (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Hidalgo County District Clerk on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Hidalgo County District Clerk

Maricela de Leon (R) ran in the Republican primary for Hidalgo County District Clerk on March 3, 2026.

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Laura Hinojosa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hinojosa's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have served as the Hidalgo County District Clerk since 2007 and was reelected in 2022 to serve a

fifth term in office. I have committed myself to being a public servant dedicated to preserving and

maintaining the judicial records of the County of Hidalgo and the State of Texas. I believe in progress through sound working relationships and collaboration. During my tenure I have served the county of Hidalgo and the State of Texas as a clerk in several capacities most notably as the President of the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas Executive Board which serves as the governing body of the association, responsible for the direction and management of all organizational affairs. I was most recently named the 2025 District Clerk of the Year for the State of Texas. I am committed to continued progress by enhancing customer service, capitalizing on technology, and streamlining practices to deliver more efficient and responsive government.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We have worked to capitalize on technology to improve efficiency and increase accessibility for the public and the courts.
• We have implemented streramlined processes to reduce redundancy, achieve higher productivity and improve quality results for internal and external customers.
• The Hidalgo County District Clerk's Office provides exemplary customer service to deliver an exceptional and no-nonsense experience.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Through my work with the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas, I have worked on and grown passionate about legislative issues that directly impact clerks, the judiciary and our county as a whole.

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