Martinez Mendoza leads in Webb County Court at Law No. 1 primary

Leticia Martinez Mendoza holds a significant lead over Rosie Cuellar in the Democratic primary race.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Early returns show Leticia Martinez Mendoza leading Rosie Cuellar by over 7,000 votes in the Democratic primary for Webb County Court at Law No. 1. Martinez Mendoza currently has 69.67% of the vote compared to Cuellar's 30.33%. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election in November.

Why it matters

The Webb County Court at Law No. 1 handles a variety of important cases, including misdemeanor criminal matters, civil disputes, and probate issues. The outcome of this primary election will determine who the Democratic nominee is and who is likely to serve as the next judge for this influential court.

The details

As of 7:10 pm on election night, Martinez Mendoza has received 13,048 votes (69.67%) while Cuellar has received 5,680 votes (30.33%) based on early returns. A candidate must receive over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election. If neither candidate reaches that threshold, the race will move to a runoff in the coming weeks. The winner of the Democratic primary will then advance to the general election on November 3.

  • Polls closed at 7 pm on March 4, 2026.
  • Early voting results were reported at 7:10 pm on March 4, 2026.

The players

Leticia Martinez Mendoza

Associate Judge for the Webb County Courts at Law who is running for the Democratic nomination for County Court at Law No. 1. She has highlighted her legal background and commitment to fairness, accessibility, and transparency within the court system.

Rosie Cuellar

An attorney and former prosecutor who is seeking the Democratic nomination for the County Court at Law No. 1 bench. She has emphasized her experience as a municipal court judge, tax assessor, and community volunteer as key qualifications.

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What’s next

If a runoff is required, it will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The Democratic nominee will advance to the general election on Nov. 3.

The takeaway

This primary election will determine the Democratic nominee for an influential county court position that handles a variety of important cases. The outcome could have significant implications for the administration of justice in Webb County.