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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Board of Trustees Position 7

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Laredo College
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JD DelgadoNonpartisan
Karina "Kari" ElizondoKarina "Kari" ElizondoNonpartisan Incumbent
On ballot as
JD Delgado
Karina "Kari" Elizondo
Current role
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Laredo College trustee, Position 7
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at San Antonio (per 2024 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A)
  • Self-employed (per his 2026 ballot application)
  • Self-employed (per her 2026 ballot application)
  • Director, Laredo Animal Care Services, a City of Laredo department (in 2023)
Experience
  • Lost Position 4 seat (November 2024) to Adriana Alexander, 50.82% to 49.18%
  • Former Laredo College trustee, Position 4 (first elected 2018)
  • Was board vice president (per his 2024 campaign announcement)
  • Ran for Webb County Judge (March 3, 2026 primary); finished fourth with 15.77%
  • Sworn in Jan. 13, 2021
  • Place 7 general election (November 2020): led with 40.6%; went to a runoff
Top priorities
  • Named "three core pillars: expanding opportunities, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and strengthening community partnerships" (2024 Laredo Morning Times Q&A, Position 4 race)
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Tidbits
  • Curriculum and instructional materials: In a 2024 Laredo Morning Times Q&A (Position 4 race), said the college should "develop new, in-demand degree programs in fields such as healthcare and technology"
  • Library books: No public statement found
  • School funding and bonds: In a 2024 Laredo Morning Times Q&A (Position 4 race): "I prioritize keeping education affordable"
  • 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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JD Delgado

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
JD Delgado
Current role
Not found
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at San Antonio (per 2024 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A)
  • Self-employed (per his 2026 ballot application)
Experience
  • Lost Position 4 seat (November 2024) to Adriana Alexander, 50.82% to 49.18%
  • Former Laredo College trustee, Position 4 (first elected 2018)
  • Was board vice president (per his 2024 campaign announcement)
Top priorities
  • Named "three core pillars: expanding opportunities, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and strengthening community partnerships" (2024 Laredo Morning Times Q&A, Position 4 race)
Tidbits
  • Curriculum and instructional materials: In a 2024 Laredo Morning Times Q&A (Position 4 race), said the college should "develop new, in-demand degree programs in fields such as healthcare and technology"
  • Library books: No public statement found
  • School funding and bonds: In a 2024 Laredo Morning Times Q&A (Position 4 race): "I prioritize keeping education affordable"
  • Vouchers / school choice: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Karina "Kari" Elizondo

Karina "Kari" Elizondo

Nonpartisan Incumbent
On ballot as
Karina "Kari" Elizondo
Current role
Laredo College trustee, Position 7
Background
  • Self-employed (per her 2026 ballot application)
  • Director, Laredo Animal Care Services, a City of Laredo department (in 2023)
Experience
  • Ran for Webb County Judge (March 3, 2026 primary); finished fourth with 15.77%
  • Sworn in Jan. 13, 2021
  • Place 7 general election (November 2020): led with 40.6%; went to a runoff
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