Outcome of National LULAC Convention of the Natioanl Assembly, Ft Worth, Texas, June 20, 2026

LULAC had its National Convention this week, with the Nationl Assembly convening on Saturadym June 2026 in Ft. Worthm Texas.

Number of Council present:       147

Number of Delegates present:    289

Number of Super Delegates:        36

Delegate to Vote:                        325

Position

Winner By Acclamation 

President

Roman Palomares

Treasurer

Maggie Rivera

VP Veterans

Larry Romo

VPNW

Gabriel Portugal

By Vote:

VP Women

Elida Martinez            189

Elisa Tamez                117

VP Youth

Rafael Jimenez           169 

Stacy Lopez                137

VP Young Adults

Aric Herrera                178

Juan Loya                    128

VP Elderly

Millie Contreras           111 

Ana Valenzuela            195

VP SW

Lupe Torres                  170

Joey Cardenas              136

VP SE

Mari Coruguedo           181     

Asia Clairmont             125  

VP NE

Juan Lopez                   171

Ramery de Luna           135

VP MW

Emma Lozano               138

Lupe Rodriguez             168

VP FW

Jose Barrera                  203 

Lydia Guzman              103

Amendments

1. Reducing the prohibition on eligibility to run for office from 1 year to 6 months, if a prior LULAC employee deriving wages. Did Not Pass

2. Establishment of LGBTQIA+ Officer Position (National, State, District) Passed

3. New E-Membership Category and Description. Passed [with agreed to change to change "member to affiliate"]

4. Officers Maintaining Good Standing to continue to hold office by paying membership dues by deadline established by the LULAC National Board. Passed

Conventio Site

El Paso                        2027

Washington DC           2028

Corpus Christi             2029