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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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School Board Trustee District 6

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Laredo ISD
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Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.Nonpartisan Incumbent
Hector "Tito" GarciaNonpartisan
On ballot as
Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.
Hector "Tito" Garcia
Current role
Laredo ISD trustee, District 6
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Background
  • Milton Elementary and Lamar Middle School (per official biography)
  • Nixon High School graduate, Laredo ISD (per official biography)
  • B.F.A. in theatre arts, Texas State University (1997)
  • M.A. in communication studies, Texas State University (2001)
  • Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville (2011)
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  • M.F.A. in theatre arts, University of Idaho (2019)
  • Drama and speech instructor, Laredo College (per official biography, undated)
  • Taught theatre and communication, Texas A&M International University, 13 years (per official biography)
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Experience
  • Elected to Laredo ISD District 6 seat (November 2022)
  • Laredo College Board of Trustees (2012–2018)
  • Department chair, Laredo College (2008–2010) (per official biography)
  • Faculty member, Laredo College (2001–2008) (per official biography)
  • Named as president of the Laredo ISD board in Laredo Morning Times reports of October 2021 and October 2022
Top priorities
  • "My platform will revolve around safety, sensible education, and support of our faculty and staff" (2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A)
  • "We need better surveillance and alarm systems at all our campuses" (2022 Q&A)
  • "Equitable pay for all district employees without burdening the taxpayer" (2022 Q&A)
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Tidbits
  • Curriculum and instructional materials: In a 2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A, his platform included "Supporting the educational mission of the district with an adherence to fundamental education programs"
  • Library books: No public statement found
  • School funding and bonds: In a 2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A, his platform included "Equitable pay for all district employees without burdening the taxpayer"
  • Vouchers / school choice: No public statement found
  • Curriculum and instructional materials: No public statement found
  • Library books: No public statement found
  • School funding and bonds: No public statement found
  • Vouchers / school choice: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
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Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.

Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.

Nonpartisan Incumbent
On ballot as
Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.
Current role
Laredo ISD trustee, District 6
Background
  • Milton Elementary and Lamar Middle School (per official biography)
  • Nixon High School graduate, Laredo ISD (per official biography)
  • B.F.A. in theatre arts, Texas State University (1997)
  • M.A. in communication studies, Texas State University (2001)
  • Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville (2011)
Show all 8
  • M.F.A. in theatre arts, University of Idaho (2019)
  • Drama and speech instructor, Laredo College (per official biography, undated)
  • Taught theatre and communication, Texas A&M International University, 13 years (per official biography)
Experience
  • Elected to Laredo ISD District 6 seat (November 2022)
  • Laredo College Board of Trustees (2012–2018)
  • Department chair, Laredo College (2008–2010) (per official biography)
  • Faculty member, Laredo College (2001–2008) (per official biography)
Top priorities
  • "My platform will revolve around safety, sensible education, and support of our faculty and staff" (2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A)
  • "We need better surveillance and alarm systems at all our campuses" (2022 Q&A)
  • "Equitable pay for all district employees without burdening the taxpayer" (2022 Q&A)
Tidbits
  • Curriculum and instructional materials: In a 2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A, his platform included "Supporting the educational mission of the district with an adherence to fundamental education programs"
  • Library books: No public statement found
  • School funding and bonds: In a 2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A, his platform included "Equitable pay for all district employees without burdening the taxpayer"
  • Vouchers / school choice: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

Hector "Tito" Garcia

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
Hector "Tito" Garcia
Current role
Not found
Background
Not found
Experience
  • Named as president of the Laredo ISD board in Laredo Morning Times reports of October 2021 and October 2022
Top priorities
Not found
Tidbits
  • Curriculum and instructional materials: No public statement found
  • Library books: No public statement found
  • School funding and bonds: No public statement found
  • Vouchers / school choice: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

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