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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

Council Member, District 6

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

City of Laredo
Vote for oneResearched · fact-checked3-way race
Dr. Tyler KingNonpartisan
D. Tyler KingNonpartisan Incumbent
Ubaldo "Baldo" Granados JrNonpartisan
On ballot as
Dr. Tyler King
D. Tyler King
Ubaldo "Baldo" Granados Jr
Current role
Research pending
Laredo City Council Member, District 6 (since January 3, 2023) (per Ballotpedia); family physician, Primary Care Associates of Laredo
Accountant and project manager (per Laredo Morning Times)
Background
Research pending
  • Political Science degree with honors, University of Tennessee (per city biography)
  • Family Medicine Residency Program, Laredo Medical Center-Gateway Community Health Center (graduated June 2023)
  • Teach For America corps member (per city biography)
  • Former high school history teacher, Donna, TX (four years) (per city biography)
  • Board certified family physician (per city biography)
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  • Medical staff member, Laredo Medical Center (per city biography)
  • Captain, US Army Reserve (per city biography)
  • Originally from Memphis, TN (per city biography)
  • "a Laredoan, business owner, educator and community advocate" (per campaign)
  • Involved with Rotary – Daybreak, Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (per campaign)
Experience
Research pending
Not found
Not found
Top priorities
Research pending
  • Re-election campaign built on three priorities: service, transparency and accountability (per KGNS)
  • "I believed District 6 deserved a representative who listens first, follows the evidence and puts people before politics"
  • On water pressure, at an Oct. 6, 2026 city forum: "has been unacceptable, and I'm not okay with it"
  • Said residents have consistently identified a recreation center as a top District VI priority (per Laredo Morning Times)
  • Campaign announcement: "Improving water quality reliability and infrastructure transparency following recurring boil water notices."
  • Campaign announcement: "Addressing long-term street maintenance solutions rather than temporary repairs."
  • Campaign announcement: "Improving traffic flow, traffic signal synchronization and infrastructure planning to keep pace with growth in District VI."
  • "Residents deserve answers, communication and long-term solutions, not temporary fixes for political optics."
Tidbits
Research pending
  • Property taxes and budget: On a proposed state financing zone for a convention center: "It would be a way to fund a convention center for the city and promote more hotel growth without adding any local money"
  • Growth and infrastructure: On water pressure in the district, at an Oct. 6, 2026 city forum: "has been unacceptable, and I'm not okay with it"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign announcement lists as a priority: "Promoting responsible city spending, economic development, MileOne and quality-of-life improvements for families and neighborhoods throughout Laredo."
  • Growth and infrastructure: At an Oct. 6, 2026 city forum: "A lot of times what happens with politicians is they want to show you the new nice shiny thing when you actually have to fix the hard things"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign announcement lists as a priority: "Supporting law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders to strengthen public safety across the community."
Endorsements
Research pending
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
Research pending
Not found
Not found

Dr. Tyler King

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
Dr. Tyler King
Current role
Research pending
Background
Research pending
Experience
Research pending
Top priorities
Research pending
Tidbits
Research pending
Endorsements
Research pending
Campaign website
Research pending

D. Tyler King

Nonpartisan Incumbent
On ballot as
D. Tyler King
Current role
Laredo City Council Member, District 6 (since January 3, 2023) (per Ballotpedia); family physician, Primary Care Associates of Laredo
Background
  • Political Science degree with honors, University of Tennessee (per city biography)
  • Family Medicine Residency Program, Laredo Medical Center-Gateway Community Health Center (graduated June 2023)
  • Teach For America corps member (per city biography)
  • Former high school history teacher, Donna, TX (four years) (per city biography)
  • Board certified family physician (per city biography)
Show all 8
  • Medical staff member, Laredo Medical Center (per city biography)
  • Captain, US Army Reserve (per city biography)
  • Originally from Memphis, TN (per city biography)
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
  • Re-election campaign built on three priorities: service, transparency and accountability (per KGNS)
  • "I believed District 6 deserved a representative who listens first, follows the evidence and puts people before politics"
  • On water pressure, at an Oct. 6, 2026 city forum: "has been unacceptable, and I'm not okay with it"
  • Said residents have consistently identified a recreation center as a top District VI priority (per Laredo Morning Times)
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: On a proposed state financing zone for a convention center: "It would be a way to fund a convention center for the city and promote more hotel growth without adding any local money"
  • Growth and infrastructure: On water pressure in the district, at an Oct. 6, 2026 city forum: "has been unacceptable, and I'm not okay with it"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

Ubaldo "Baldo" Granados Jr

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
Ubaldo "Baldo" Granados Jr
Current role
Accountant and project manager (per Laredo Morning Times)
Background
  • "a Laredoan, business owner, educator and community advocate" (per campaign)
  • Involved with Rotary – Daybreak, Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (per campaign)
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
  • Campaign announcement: "Improving water quality reliability and infrastructure transparency following recurring boil water notices."
  • Campaign announcement: "Addressing long-term street maintenance solutions rather than temporary repairs."
  • Campaign announcement: "Improving traffic flow, traffic signal synchronization and infrastructure planning to keep pace with growth in District VI."
  • "Residents deserve answers, communication and long-term solutions, not temporary fixes for political optics."
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign announcement lists as a priority: "Promoting responsible city spending, economic development, MileOne and quality-of-life improvements for families and neighborhoods throughout Laredo."
  • Growth and infrastructure: At an Oct. 6, 2026 city forum: "A lot of times what happens with politicians is they want to show you the new nice shiny thing when you actually have to fix the hard things"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign announcement lists as a priority: "Supporting law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders to strengthen public safety across the community."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found