Criminal District Attorney
Unofficial result: Won — Toribio Palacios (Democratic)
Source: hidalgocounty.us
Hidalgo County, Texas
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
- Making plea deals and asking for sentences
- Working with police on criminal cases
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Lydia Elizondo
LostRepublican
Lydia Elizondo is a Republican candidate for Criminal District Attorney in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the 2026 general election.
Democratic · Incumbent
Toribio Palacios is the Democratic incumbent for Criminal District Attorney in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org