Meet LYDIA
Born and raised in Weslaco, Texas, Lydia Elizondo is a proud daughter of the Rio Grande Valley — one of six children in a loving family that taught her faith, hard work, and service. She and her husband, Bill, have been married 17 years, and she has one son, Michael Edward.
A graduate of Weslaco High School and UTPA, Lydia earned her degree in just three and a half years and went on to become a certified Texas teacher in secondary English. After teaching in Weslaco and Mission, she answered a new calling — the law. Lydia earned her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, passed the Bar before graduating, and began her career at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office.
After serving in the private sector and running her own firm, Lydia spent the last seven years focusing on those most in need through the Indigent Defense Program, ensuring that everyone — not just the privileged — has access to justice. Her peers elected her Director of District 12 on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors, where she represented attorneys across 17 South Texas counties. She also served on the Hidalgo County Bar Association Board, and she currently serves on the State Bar Women in the Profession Committee and the local ethics and grievance committee.
Active in her church and community, Lydia serves on the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council and has served on the Food Bank of the RGV’s Empty Bowls Committee. She also participated in Leadership McAllen, and she helps local animal rescues in their efforts to help the local animal population.
Now, as a candidate for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney, Lydia is ready to take on corruption and restore faith in our justice system — standing firm on her lifelong belief in Justice for All.
Equal Justice for All: No More “Friends and Family” Deals
The courthouse should never run on favoritism or connections. I will end the so-called “friends and family discounts” that let insiders receive unfair treatment. Every defendant deserves the same standard of justice—no more, no less.
Protecting the People: Stopping Scams and Corruption
Too many residents have been preyed upon by con artists while law enforcement looks the other way. I will pursue financial crimes aggressively and fight to recover what victims have lost. Our county deserves a DA who stands with the honest, not the crooked.
SECURE EVERY VOTe:
TRUST At THE BALLOT BOX
Protecting the right to vote means protecting trust in the process. Though cases of election fraud are rare, even one instance undermines confidence in our democracy. Lydia is committed to transparency, secure ballots, and ensuring every legal vote is counted—no more, no less.
Justice for the Voiceless: Ending Animal Abuse
Animals are among the most defenseless members of our community, and their protection is a moral duty. I will ensure that every case of cruelty is taken seriously and prosecuted fully. My office will partner with schools, shelters, and law enforcement to educate and enforce stronger protections for animals.
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