Fallek Remains Ahead in McAllen District 5 Special Election After Provisional and Mail-in Ballots Counted

McAllen, District 5, Special Election, Michael Fallek, Felida Villarreal, Mark Murray, City Commission, Hidalgo County

Staff Report

MCALLEN TX - Michael Fallek received a majority of votes in the McAllen District 5 special election, eliminating the need for a runoff, according to unofficial final tabulations released by the City of McAllen following the completion of ballot review over the weekend.

The City and the HIdalgo County Elections Office had to verify the provisional ballots cast on election day and mail-in ballots were cured, as required by law.

The final unofficial vote totals are: Fallek, 573; Felida Villarreal, 411; and Mark Murray, 159. In the tabulation process, Fallek gained two additional votes while Villarreal’s and Murray’s totals were unchanged. Results become official upon canvassing by the City Commission on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Voting Breakdown

A total of 1,141 votes were cast among District 5’s 83,319 registered voters, according to the Hidalgo County Voter Registrar’s Office. At the District 5 polling location at McAllen High School, election day totals were 119 votes for Fallek, 81 for Villarreal, and 45 for Murray, out of 245 total ballots cast. Personal appearance and undervote totals were 827, with Fallek receiving 429, Villarreal 296, and Murray 102. Mail ballots totaled 69, with Fallek receiving 23, Villarreal 34, and Murray 12.

On election day, Fallek received 571 votes, or 50.04%. Villarreal finished second with 411 votes, or 36.02%. Murray received 159 votes, or 13.94%.

Background

The special election was called after Commissioner Victor “Seby” Haddad resigned from the city commission to run for Texas House District 41. The McAllen City Commission approved an ordinance calling the special election to fill the unexpired term. The city charter permitted Haddad to continue serving until the seat is filled.

Source - City of McAllen

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