Rios unseats Quintanilla, Aguirre bests Wilkins in McAllen city races

The McAllen City Commission election saw one incumbent succeed in retaining his seat while another lost to a new face on the commission.

In the District 1 race, incumbent Tony Aguirre secured 980 votes out of 1,474, earning the majority, 66%. On the other hand, his challenger, Tim Wilkins, fell short with only 494 votes, equaling 34%.

LEFT: Tim Wilkins, candidate for District 1 on the McAllen City Commission, is seen Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Gonzalez Elementary in McAllen. RIGHT: Tony Aguirre, candidate for District 1 on the McAllen City Commission, campaigns at a polling place in front of Gonzalez Elementary on Saturday, May, 3, 2025, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com)

Aguirre has been on the commission since 2021. This makes the third race Wilkins lost for District 1.

In the District 3 race, incumbent Omar Quintanilla will be saying goodbye to the commission after only receiving 374 votes out of 874, equaling 43%. Meanwhile, his challenger, Rolando “Rolly” Rios secured an even 500 votes, totaling 57% and earning his spot on the commission.

Rolando “Rolly” Rios and Omar Quintanilla

Quintanilla had been on the commission since 2017.

In total, 2,348 votes were cast across both races.

Voters who cast their ballots early by mail numbered 60 whilst 1,825 appeared in person.

On election day, 463 voters showed up to the polls, located at Gonzalez Elementary and Achieve Early College at Lincoln HS, to cast their ballot

The results will be made official after they are canvassed at the regular McAllen City Commission Meeting on Monday, May 12.

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