Marissa Ortega Gerlach

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

3 candidates ran for City of Mission Council Place No. 3, Full Term (Hidalgo County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Mission voters.

About Marissa Ortega Gerlach

City council member; business manager and investor. A Mission native who has held the Place 3 seat since winning a December 2023 special election. She holds an accounting degree from the University of Texas-Pan American, has worked in auditing and tax preparation, and since 2011 has co-managed a multi-state oil and gas service company as its CFO. She is a longtime Texas Citrus Fiesta volunteer and a founding member of the Veterans Memorial High School golf booster club.

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• Daniel Tijerina
• Albert 'Al' Perez

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Quick answers

Is Marissa Ortega Gerlach the incumbent?

Yes. Marissa Ortega Gerlach currently holds this office.

What does the City of Mission Council Place No. 3, Full Term seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Marissa Ortega Gerlach running against?

Daniel Tijerina and Albert 'Al' Perez, for City of Mission Council Place No. 3, Full Term (Hidalgo County).

Should I vote for Marissa Ortega Gerlach?

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