Summary
The city is holding a special election on December 5, 2026, to fill the vacant District 8 council seat. Officials established candidate filing dates from September 5 to October 5 and partnered with Webb County to administer the vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated at approximately $60,000 for holding a standalone special election.
District 8 residents who will regain elected representation on the city council.
Taxpayers, due to the additional cost of a standalone election.
Mentions & discussions (6)
6 candidates set for District 8 special election ballot
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Six candidates are running in the District 8 special election after a filing deadline solidified the candidate field.The city secretary said the next step is to draw the order of the candi...
Last day to register to vote closes in Webb County
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Elections Office closed its doors at 6 p.m. on Oct. 5, marking the last day to register to vote. The office stayed open an extra hour to give people more time to register.O...
City Council — August 21, 2026
The city is holding a special election on December 5, 2026, to fill the vacant District 8 council seat. Officials established candidate filing dates from September 5 to October 5 and partnered with Webb County to administer the vote.
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Laredo City Council District 3 2026: candidates and voter guide | Laredo Politics
Candidates listed by the City of LaredoThe City table controls the candidate listNames, ballot order, legal names, campaign treasurers, and application links on this page come from the City of Laredo's designat...
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