District 8 Special Election
Summary
With the District 8 seat vacant, the city is organizing a special election to ensure residents have representation. The main goal is to balance the need for a fair, accessible election with the costs of running it outside the normal cycle.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The election is estimated to cost approximately $60,000.
District 8 residents who will gain a new representative.
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 to fill a vacant council seat. This ensures District 8 residents have representation, though it does come with an extra cost to taxpayers.
District VIII Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa launches mayoral bid
District VIII Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa launches mayoral bid Laredo Morning Times
Ubaldo 'Baldo' Granados Jr. announces District VI candidacy
Ubaldo 'Baldo' Granados Jr. announces District VI candidacy Laredo Morning Times
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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