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Former DISD Chief Michael Hinojosa Announces Dallas Mayoral Run

7/14/2026

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Michael Hinojosa filed paperwork on Monday, officially declaring his candidacy for mayor of Dallas.
The 70-year-old former Dallas Independent School District superintendent has never run for elected office.
He will outline his platform at a news conference on Tuesday at City Hall.
The race will replace term-limited Mayor Eric Johnson and is expected to attract a wide field of candidates.

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Michael Hinojosa filed paperwork on Monday, officially declaring his candidacy for mayor of Dallas.
The 70-year-old former Dallas Independent School District superintendent has never run for elected office.
He will outline his platform at a news conference on Tuesday at City Hall.
The race will replace term-limited Mayor Eric Johnson and is expected to attract a wide field of candidates.