Texas Border Business
By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas – The municipal elections held in Edinburg, Texas, on November 4, 2025, delivered a clear message: voters opted for continuity, stability, and a growth-oriented agenda. According to local media coverage, including a report in Texas Border Business, turnout reached historic levels for the city, particularly in early voting.
Mayoral Race
Former city attorney Omar Ochoa claimed the mayor’s office with a commanding 62.6 % of the vote, defeating former mayor Richard Molina and two other challengers. Ochoa’s success was attributed to a grassroots, door-to-door campaign and a clear rallying cry to move Edinburg forward. His victory represents both the election of new leadership and the continuation of a legacy, with his father, former mayor Joe Ochoa, playing an active role in the campaign.
Councilmember Place One: Dan Diaz
In the Place One race for the City Council, Daniel “Dan” Diaz posted an impressive victory, winning 62.7 % of the vote to his opponent’s roughly 37.3 %. The margin underlines strong community backing and suggests voters endorsed his record and platform. (Ballotpedia confirms the two-candidate lineup.)
Diaz’s success is notable in three respects:
- Clear mandate – Winning by more than 25 points sends a decisive signal.
2. Early voting strength – A large portion of his votes came from early ballots, reflecting effective outreach.
3. Momentum for the council – With Diaz joining a new era of mayor, the city appears poised for coordinated leadership.
Councilmember Place Two: De León Heads to Runoff
The race for Place Two has not yet been decided. Jason De León led the field with approximately 43.6 % of the vote, followed closely by Moises Segovia at roughly 37.8 %, and Eddie Badillo at approximately 18.6 %. Under the city’s local rules, a majority is required to win outright; the top two advance to a runoff.
In a message posted via social media, De León declared
“Thank you to all the voters who came out to make your voices heard in this election. Your support, trust, and participation are what keep our city moving forward. … I’m proud to share that I was the top vote-getter during both Election Day and early voting, winning by more than 600 votes. But our work isn’t finished yet. We’re heading into a runoff election … Let’s keep moving Edinburg forward!”
His tone struck a balance between gratitude and urgency. The upcoming runoff presents both an opportunity and a challenge: while he enjoys a structural lead, he must now sustain momentum through early and Election Day turnout yet again.
Runoff Details
• Early voting: December 1 – 9
• Election Day for runoff: December 13
These dates set the scene for a renewed campaign effort and voter engagement push in the weeks ahead.
What it all means is that the overall results reflect a few important takeaways for Edinburg:
• Strong early voting has become a dominant trend in this city, with large shares of ballots cast before Election Day.
• Voter preference for change with continuity: Electing Ochoa, re-electing or elevating Diaz, and sending De León to a runoff suggests residents want fresh energy but also steady governance.
• Place Two has become competitive — the closer margin there indicates a more divided electorate or a race where issues and personalities resonated differently than in the others.
• Upcoming focus on turnout for the December runoff will test each candidate’s grassroots organization and the resonance of their message with voters.
With Mayor Ochoa and Councilmember Diaz set to begin their terms, watchers will be attentive to how they deliver on their pledges around infrastructure, community services, and business growth — all of which were themes during the campaign season. For De León, the next few weeks are critical: leveraging his lead, reinforcing his message, and mobilizing voters again will determine whether he secures the Place Two seat.
Ultimately, Edinburg’s electorate has given its leaders a clear window of opportunity. The challenge now is turning campaign promises into results — and doing so in a city experiencing rapid growth and evolving expectations.
