Who Julio is
Julio Salinas is a 26-year-old former legislative staffer and grandson of migrant farm workers running to represent the Rio Grande Valley.
About Julio
He serves as Hispanic Caucus Co-Chair for the Texas Democratic Party and won the May 2026 Democratic runoff against Victor Haddad.
Where they stand
- Corruption & DemocracyUnknown
- Taxes & Cost of LivingAgree
- Public EducationAgree
- Health CareDisagree
- Freedom, Family & FaithUnknown
- Immigration & Border SecurityUnknown
- Public Safety & JusticeUnknown
- Energy & EnvironmentUnknown
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Gary Groves
Gary Groves has lived in McAllen at the same address for over 42 years and holds a graduate degree in economics.
About Gary
A former RNC Chairman's Advisory Board member and Hidalgo County GOP precinct chair, Groves won the May 2026 Republican runoff with 64% of the vote.