Early Voting Starts Monday, October 19 in Maverick County for November 3 Election

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

Early voting for the November 3, 2026 general election begins Monday, October 19, giving Maverick County residents an opportunity to cast their ballots in federal, state, county, school board and hospital district races.

Early voting will continue through Friday, October 30, at the Multi-Purpose Center, located at 480 South Adams Street in Eagle Pass. Weekend voting and extended hours during the second week will provide additional opportunities for residents to participate.

Voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19, Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23.
On Saturday, October 24, polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday voting on October 25 will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During the final week, polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day on Monday, October 26, Tuesday, October 27, Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30.

Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at assigned precinct locations.

The Maverick County Judge race is between Democrat Gerardo “Jerry” Morales and Independent David R. Saucedo.

Republican Ruben J. Camarillo dropped out of the race, although his name remains on the ballot because his withdrawal came too late for it to be removed.

For the unexpired term of County Court at Law judge, voters will choose between Republican Ricardo Ramos and Democrat Cecilia A. Mascorro. Other countywide candidates listed are Democrat Leopoldo “Polo” Vielma for district clerk, Democrat Sara Montemayor for county clerk and Democrat Rito J. Valdez for county treasurer.
County commissioner contests include Republican Tom Cary and Democrat Rosy Cantu in Precinct 2, and Republican Lupe Negrete and Democrat Alejandro Esquivel in Precinct 4.

Democrat Mario Cruz is listed without an opponent for the Precinct 1 commissioner’s unexpired term.

Justice of the peace races include Republican Anna Gabriela Derbez and Democrat Kina Mancha in Precinct 1.
In Precinct 3, Place 1, Republican Gilbert Salas faces incumbent Domingo “Mingo” Rodriguez, who is running as a write-in candidate.

Democrat Edgar Juarez dropped out of the race.

For Precinct 3, Place 2, Republican Lidia Montes faces Democrat Brianna Salas. Democrat Ernie Leija is listed for Precinct 2, and Democrat Tere Hernandez is listed for Precinct 4.

Eagle Pass Independent School District voters will consider three trustee positions. Victor E. Perry is listed without an opponent for Position 3. Hilda P. Martinez and Mario Castillon are running for Position 4, while Claudio Heredia is listed without an opponent for Position 5.

The Maverick County Hospital District ballot instructs voters to select up to two candidates.

The six names listed are Erika Diaz, Stephany Valdez, Guillermo Hernandez, Eliezer Hernandez, Jesus Casas and Judy Canales.

At the federal level, the U.S. Senate race includes Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown.

Maverick County voters will also participate in one of two congressional races, depending on their registered address.

Congressional District 23 lists Republican Brandon Herrera, Democrat Katy Padilla Stout and Independent Ben Mendoza.

Congressional District 28 lists Republican Tano E. Tijerina, Democrat Henry Cuellar and Green Party candidate Marlón Durán.

The governor’s race includes Republican Greg Abbott, Democrat Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon. For lieutenant governor, candidates are Republican Dan Patrick, Democrat Vikki Goodwin, Libertarian Anthony Cristo and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick.

The attorney general contest includes Republican Mayes Middleton, Democrat Nathan Johnson and Libertarian Tom Oxford.

Candidates for comptroller are Republican Don Huffines, Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, Libertarian V. Alonzo Echavarria-Garza and Green Party candidate Shehla Faizi.

Area legislative races include Republican Marcus Cardenas and Democrat Roland Gutierrez for State Senate District 19, and Republican Robert Garza and Democrat Eddie Morales Jr. for State House District 74.

The ballot also includes land commissioner, agriculture commissioner, railroad commissioner and judicial offices.

Residents should review the sample ballot corresponding to their precinct before voting, since congressional and county precinct contests vary by address.

Applications for a ballot by mail must be received by the close of business Friday, October 23. For voting information, sample ballots or assistance identifying a precinct, residents may contact the Maverick County Elections Department at 830-757-4175.