City of Mission Mayor, Full Term (Hidalgo County)

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Also on Hidalgo County ballots

• City of Edcouch Alderman, Place No. 5
• City of Mission Council Place No. 1, Full Term
• City of Mission Council Place No. 2, Unexpired Term
• City of Mission Council Place No. 3, Full Term
• City of Progreso Council Member, Place 4
• City of Progreso Council Member, Place 5
• City of Progreso Council Member, Place 6
• City of Progreso Mayor
• City of Weslaco Commissioner At-Large

All Hidalgo County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for City of Mission Mayor, Full Term (Hidalgo County) in 2026?

Natalie 'Nati' Garza, Juan Gines, Armando 'Doc' Ocaña, Rick Salinas, Norie Gonzalez Garza and Ruben Plata.

What does this office do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who should I vote for in the City of Mission Mayor, Full Term (Hidalgo County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.