Harlingen Holds Runoff Elections for Commissioners

Harlingen, Texas, conducted runoff elections for commissioner seats in Districts 3, 4, and 5 on December 14, 2024, with unofficial results showing Mike Mezmar, Frank Morales, and Rene Perez emerging victorious in their respective districts. Mezmar garnered 333 votes (52% of the total) against R. Frank Lozano, while Morales received 154 votes (56%) defeating Beto Peña, and Perez won with 468 votes (52%) against Nikki Alvarez-Daniell. Additionally, Weslaco held a commissioner-at-large election where Pete Garcia Jr. won with 1,214 votes (51%). The turnout for early voting in Harlingen was reported to be relatively low, with about 1,100 ballots cast. Overall, the results of these elections are still unofficial pending certification by city officials.