Incumbent Wawi Tijerina Leads Webb County Precinct 2 Race Through Early Voting

Official totals pending, but Tijerina holds commanding lead over challengers Priscilla Arispe and Gigi Rodriguez.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Early voting results show incumbent Wawi Tijerina leading the race for the Webb County Commissioner Precinct 2 seat with 56.13% of the vote. Her opponents Priscilla Arispe and Gigi Rodriguez received 22.28% and 21.59% respectively. Tijerina needs at least 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election in May.

Why it matters

The Webb County Commissioner Precinct 2 seat is a key local government position that oversees infrastructure, economic development, and community services for the region. The outcome of this race could impact the county's priorities and policies for the next several years.

The details

Tijerina, who has represented the precinct for five terms, emphasized her experience and relationships with state and federal agencies that help the county compete for grant funding. She also opposed building a border wall, arguing that Laredo's status as an inland port requires continued cooperation with Mexico. Arispe and Rodriguez, first-time candidates, positioned themselves as fresh voices committed to addressing the everyday challenges facing Precinct 2 residents.

  • The early voting results were released by the Webb County Elections Office on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • If Tijerina maintains her lead through the remainder of Election Day results, she will represent the precinct for a sixth term.

The players

Wawi Tijerina

The incumbent Webb County Commissioner for Precinct 2, who has held the seat for five terms.

Priscilla Arispe

A first-time candidate challenging Tijerina for the Precinct 2 seat, who described herself as a driven, hardworking resident committed to the community.

Gigi Rodriguez

A first-time candidate challenging Tijerina for the Precinct 2 seat, who promised a "hands-on, full-time approach" to addressing the everyday challenges facing residents, especially in rural areas.

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What they’re saying

“As Webb County Commissioners Court, we depend on grants. Instead of building walls, we should be building bridges.”

— Wawi Tijerina, Incumbent Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (lmtonline.com)

“I'm not a career politician. I'm a resident of this community.”

— Priscilla Arispe, Challenger for Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (lmtonline.com)

“For too long, residents, especially those in rural areas, have been treated as an afterthought. I bring a hands-on, full-time approach to this role, not a part-time mindset.”

— Gigi Rodriguez, Challenger for Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (lmtonline.com)

What’s next

If Tijerina maintains her lead through the remainder of Election Day results, she will represent the precinct for a sixth term. If not, a runoff election will be held in May.

The takeaway

This race highlights the importance of local government leadership and the differing visions candidates have for the future of Webb County Precinct 2. Voters will have to weigh the incumbent's experience against the challengers' promises of a fresh approach.