About City Commission
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age // Must be a U.S. citizen // Must have resided in the city for at least 12 continuous months preceding the filing deadline // Must be a qualified, registered voter // Must not be indebted to the city
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- July 17, 2027 - August 16, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 118 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Filing phone
- 956-216-5006
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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Delia Cavazos-GamezDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Daniel Nemecio LopezDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Michael "Mike" MezmarDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Frank MoralesDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Rene PerezDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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